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derivative work Law Definition

n

In copyright, a work that is based on another, in whole or part, in the same or another medium, such as a sequel to a novel or a live musical based on a movie. A derivative work cannot be published without the permission of the creator of the original, or the permission of any successor to the creatorÂ’s rights.

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  1. ‹ derivative pricing model
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  5. ‹ derivation
  6. ‹ derivable
  7. ‹ deriv
  8. ‹ derisory
  9. ‹ derisiveness
  10. ‹ derisively
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