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Copyright vs. Copywrite

Copyright

/ˈkɒpiraɪt/
The exclusive legal right to reproduce, publish, or sell a creative work like a book or music

Examples:

This software may not be used without copyright permission.She decided to copyright her artwork to prevent replication.The novel's copyright was renewed by the author's estate.

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Copywrite

Official permission to produce or distribute a work, such as a book, music, or software

Examples:

She used her skills to copywrite engaging product descriptions.Freelancers often offer services to copywrite for online content.Learning to copywrite can boost one's marketing career.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Copyright is a legal term that refers to the right to copy, distribute, and use original works of authorship.
  • Copywrite is a verb related to writing text for advertising or marketing purposes.
  • Remember, right in copyright hints at legal rights and protections.
  • Write in copywrite indicates an activity involving writing or creating written content.
  • When dealing with legal rights of a creative work, think of copyright as it involves protection.
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