copyright

the legal ownership of a work of music, art or literature

TRANSLATION

das Urheberrecht, das Verlagsrecht

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

COPYRIGHT on Mother Teresa's Name (AFP) - Nuns at Mother Teresa's order said they were seeking COPYRIGHT on her name and the logo of their order to prevent individuals or organisations using them without permission.

(AFP - 9th July 2003)

Did you
know?

Did you know?
            
copyright

The legal right granted to an author, composer, playwright, publisher, or distributor to exclusive publication, production, sale, or distribution of a literary, musical, dramatic, or artistic work.

Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition

Note.
The word copyright can be used as a noun or as a verb.

Synonyms:
acquire, control, corner, exercise control, have, hog, hold, lock up, manage, monopolize, own, own exclusively, patent, possess, sew up, sit on, syndicate, take over, take up, use, utilize

More Word Quizzes: