Looking for the meaning or definition of the word copyright? Here's what it means.
Noun
(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.
Verb
(transitive or intransitive) To obtain or secure a copyright for some literary or other artistic work.