Fair Use
Definition
Fair use is a legal doctrine that allows limited use of copyrighted material without permission from the copyright owner. It provides exceptions to copyright law for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.
Analogy
Think of fair use like borrowing someone's car for a short period of time to run errands or go on a quick trip. You're allowed to use it without asking for permission because it falls under certain circumstances where borrowing is acceptable.
Related terms
Public Domain: Works in the public domain are not protected by copyright and can be freely used by anyone.
Copyright Infringement: Copyright infringement occurs when someone uses copyrighted material without permission from the copyright owner.
Creative Commons: Creative Commons licenses allow creators to share their work with specific permissions granted to others.
"Fair Use" appears in:
Study guides (1)
Resources
© 2024 Fiveable Inc. All rights reserved.
AP® and SAT® are trademarks registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse this website.