copyrights
|copy-rights|
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/ˈkɑːpiˌraɪts/
🇬🇧
/ˈkɒpiˌraɪts/
(copyright)
exclusive rights
Etymology
Etymology Information
'copyright' originates from the English words 'copy' and 'right', where 'copy' meant 'to duplicate' and 'right' meant 'legal entitlement'.
Historical Evolution
'copy' and 'right' combined in the 18th century to form the modern English word 'copyright'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the right to copy', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'legal rights over creative works'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
legal right granted to the creator of an original work to control its use and distribution.
The author holds the copyrights to the book.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41