Definitions

1. noun

The exclusive right to produce, distribute, or reproduce a literary, musical, or artistic work, or to authorize others to do so.

“The company held the copyright to the bestselling novel, which has been translated into many languages.”

2. verb

To obtain or hold the exclusive right to produce, distribute, or reproduce a literary, musical, or artistic work, or to authorize others to do so.

“The author chose to copyright her debut novel to protect her intellectual property.”