copˈy-edit transitive verb

To prepare (newspaper copy, etc) for printing by correcting errors, etc

copˈy-editing noun

copˈy-editor noun

copˈyhold noun (Eng law)

Formerly, a type of estate or right of holding land, according to the custom of a manor, by copy of the roll originally made by the steward of the lord's court

copˈyholder noun

1. Formerly, a holder of land by copyhold
2. An assistant who reads copy to a proofreader
3. A device that holds copy for a compositor
4. A piece of equipment which holds copy upright for a computer keyboard operator

copying ink noun

Ink suitable for copying by impression

copying(-ink) pencil noun

An ink-pencil

copying press noun

A machine for copying manuscripts by pressure

copˈyleft noun

A method of licensing intellectual property that allows users to modify and redistribute the work without restriction

adjective

Published under such an arrangement

transitive verb

To publish (intellectual property) under such an arrangement

copˈyread transitive verb (US)

To subedit

copˈyreader noun

copˈyreading noun

copˈyright noun

The sole right to reproduce a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work, or to perform, translate, film or record such a work (in the UK, for artistic works, books, etc, the term is the author's lifetime and seventy years after his or her death)

adjective

Protected by copyright

transitive verb

To secure the copyright of

copˈyrightable adjective

copyright library noun

One of six libraries in the British Isles entitled to receive a free copy of every book published in the UK

copy taster noun

A person who selects items for publication or broadcast from the range of material submitted by reporters, etc

copˈy-typing noun

copy typist noun

A typist who copies written, printed, etc matter, not working from shorthand or recorded sound

copˈywriter noun

A writer of copy (esp advertisements) for the press

copˈywriting noun

a copy of verses

A set of verses, esp a college exercise

copy in

To provide a copy of (eg an email) for (someone)