Copyright

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑpyəˌraɪt/

Definitions of copyright

noun the exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same

Example Sentences

A1 Copyright protects original works like books and songs.

A2 It's important to respect copyright laws when using images from the internet.

B1 The artist retained the copyright to his paintings even after selling them.

B2 Before using someone else's content, make sure you have permission or the proper copyright license.

C1 The company had to pay a hefty fine for violating copyright laws.

C2 The author's copyright expired, allowing others to freely use and distribute their work.

Examples of copyright in a Sentence

formal The company obtained copyright protection for their new software.

informal I can't use that image without violating copyright.

slang Don't be a copycat, respect copyright laws.

figurative Her creativity knows no bounds, she's like a copyright on originality.

Grammatical Forms of copyright

• plural: copyrights
• present tense: copyright
• future tense: will copyright
• perfect tense: has copyrighted
• continuous tense: is copyrighting
• singular: copyright
• positive degree: copyright
• infinitive: to copyright
• gerund: copyrighting
• participle: copyrighted

Origin and Evolution of copyright

First Known Use: 1735 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The concept of copyright originated in England in the 18th century as a way to protect the rights of authors and publishers.

Evolution of the word: The term 'copyright' has evolved from its original meaning of the exclusive right to reproduce and distribute a work to encompass a broader range of rights related to intellectual property.