Definition of "copyright infringement" [copyright infringement]

• The unauthorized use of copyrighted material in a manner that violates one of the copyright owner's exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works that build upon it. (noun)

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• "Making or distributing electronic copies of this book constitutes copyright infringement and could subject the infringer to criminal and civil liability."