Word
copyrighted
Phoneticscopy·right·ed
US/ˈkɑpiˌɹaɪtɪd/
UK/kˈɒpɪɹˌaɪtɪd/
Law
Definition
adj. protected by law so that other people cannot copy or sell it without permission. You use this to describe creative work like books, music, or art.
adj. protected by legal exclusive rights granted to the creator for a fixed period. Often used attributively to describe intellectual property or creative works.
Examples
“You cannot use that copyrighted music in your video.”
“The photographer sued the website for using her copyrighted images without paying a licensing fee.”
“While the underlying facts of a news story are public, the specific arrangement of words in a copyrighted article remains the legal property of the publisher.”
Examples
simple
“You cannot use that copyrighted music in your video.”
contextual
“The photographer sued the website for using her copyrighted images without paying a licensing fee.”
complex
“While the underlying facts of a news story are public, the specific arrangement of words in a copyrighted article remains the legal property of the publisher.”
Usage
Typically used as an adjective to describe the status of a work; often follows linking verbs like 'is' or 'remains'.
Real-World Examples
“A leaked proposal seen by the ABC suggests the government might grant artificial intelligence (AI) companies access to the copyrighted works of Australians under an opt-out system.” “But Olly - who has dealt with these before when he has mistakenly posted copyrighted material - says they are usually easy to deal with, and "you can easily tell the difference".” Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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