Copyreich

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Copyright, regarded as an oppressive system. derogatory, informal, uncountable

    "Between that article and the arogant^([sic]) article about copyreich and trademarx enforcement, I was beginning to wonder why I still get that magazine. In fact, will I be on their mauling list forever?"

Example

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"Between that article and the arogant^([sic]) article about copyreich and trademarx enforcement, I was beginning to wonder why I still get that magazine. In fact, will I be on their mauling list forever?"

Etymology

Blend of copyright + Reich.

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