fair-use

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Fair-use' is a rule that allows people to use a small bit of copyrighted material without permission. This is usually for purposes like teaching or research, but you shouldn't make money from it.

Examples in Different Contexts

In research, 'fair use' permits the quotation or reproduction of copyrighted materials for analysis, critique, or scholarly review. A researcher might discuss, 'Applying fair use in our studies enables us to draw upon a wide range of sources for comprehensive analysis.'

Practice Scenarios

Creative

Scenario:

The scene from that classic movie would really enhance the effect in our upcoming film.

Response:

Absolutely, incorporating that scene might be possible under fair-use, as it is only a small part and will critique the original.

Tech

Scenario:

We need an algorithm that can sort data quicker. There's a similar open-source code online.

Response:

Yes, we can incorporate parts of that code into our program, as it's called fair-use.