— copyrightable , adj. — copyrighter , n.
/kop"ee ruyt'/ , n.
1. the exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.: works granted such right by law on or after January 1, 1978, are protected for the lifetime of the author or creator and for a period of 50 years after his or her death.
adj.
2. of or pertaining to copyrights.
3. Also, copyrighted . protected by copyright.
v.t.
4. to secure a copyright on.
[ 1725-35; COPY + RIGHT ]