copyright

English

/ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/, /ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) The right by law to be the entity which determines who may publish, copy and distribute a piece of writing, music, picture or other work of authorship.
  • (countable) Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.

Etymology

Compound from English copy + English right (east).

Origin

English

right

Gloss

east

Concept
Semantic Field

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Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

Emoji

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