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secure rights

fixed phrase.
C1 Advanced Academic Formal
Definition

fixed phrase. to successfully get the legal permission to use, show, or sell something like a book, movie, or song.

fixed phrase. to obtain legal authorization or ownership regarding intellectual property or usage permissions. Often used in legal, commercial, or creative contexts to describe the successful negotiation of licensing or copyright.


SIMPLE

The studio managed to secure rights to the popular novel.

CONTEXTUAL

After months of negotiation, the documentary filmmaker finally secured rights to use the archival footage.

COMPLEX

The publishing house moved quickly to secure rights for the global distribution of the memoir before competitors could submit their bids.

Usage

usually followed by 'to' or 'for' plus a noun phrase representing the intellectual property.

Teaching tip

focus on the verb 'secure' as a formal synonym for 'get' or 'obtain' in a competitive or legal context.

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