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copyright Synonyms

Another word for copyright

Choosing another word for copyright depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The exclusive legal right, given to an originator or an assignee for a fixed number of years, to print, publish, perform, film, or record literary, artistic, or musical material, and to authorize others to do the same.

Usage Example

"The author holds the intellectual property to all editions of her bestselling novel."

Strong
intellectual property

• verb (Context 2)

To secure the exclusive legal right to publish, reproduce, or distribute an original literary, artistic, or musical work.

Usage Example

"The software developer decided to patent the source code before releasing the application to the public."

Strong
patent
trademark
Weak
register

• adjective (Context 3)

Protected by or subject to exclusive legal ownership and publication rights.

Usage Example

"Broadcasting the copyrighted material without prior permission from the publisher is strictly prohibited."

Strongest
copyrighted
Strong
proprietary
protected

Opposites of copyright

The opposite of copyright shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

uncopyrighted
public-domain
public domain
See all opposites of copyright

• Nearby Words

copyediting
copyeditor
copyist
copyright
copyrightable
copywriter
coquette

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Copyright. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/copyright
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