n., adj., & v.
--n. the exclusive legal right granted for a specified period to an author, designer, etc., or another appointed person, to print, publish, perform, film, or record original literary, artistic, or musical material.
--adj. (of such material) protected by copyright.
--v.tr. secure copyright for (material).
Phrases and idioms:
copyright library Brit. a library entitled to a free copy of each book published in the UK.