noun
plural -rights
the legal right to be the only one to reproduce, publish, and sell a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time [count]
verb
-rights; -righted; -righting
[+ obj] :to get a copyright for a book, musical recording, etc., for a certain period of time
adjective
always used before a noun
of or relating to a copyright
not allowed to be copied without permission from the author, composer, etc.
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