copyright
Pronunciation:
/ˈkɒpiˌɹaɪt//ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪt/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: Copyright is a separate legal area from trademarks.
Such an exclusive right as it pertains to one or more specific works.
Example: The artist lost the copyrights to her songs when she signed the contract.
verb
Definitions
To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.