fair use

The use of copyrighted material without the owner's permission within legally defined limits.

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Noun

fair use - the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties

enjoyment, use - (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property; "we were given the use of his boat"

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