Define the term copyright.

Copyright is a legal right that grants the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, usually for a limited time, with the intention of enabling the creator to receive compensation for their intellectual property. This protection applies to various forms of creative expression, such as literary, artistic, musical, and other works.

Copyright is a legal right that protects the original works of authorship, such as literary works, musical compositions, artistic works, and computer programs. The copyright holder has the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, adapt, translate, perform, display, and license the work in any medium. Copyright protection is automatic and lasts for the life of the author plus an additional 70 years.