cop·y·right (k p  -r t )n. Abbr. c. or cop. 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. adj. 1. Of or relating to a copyright: copyright law; a copyright agreement. 2. Protected by copyright: permission to publish copyright material. tr.v. cop·y·right·ed, cop·y·right·ing, cop·y·rights To secure a copyright for. cop y·righta·ble adj.cop y·righter n. |
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| Adj. | 1. | copyrighted - (of literary or musical or dramatic or artistic work) protected by copyright; "permission to publish copyright material" literature - creative writing of recognized artistic value music - an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner proprietary - protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights; "`Tylenol' is a proprietary drug of which `acetaminophen' is the generic form" |
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