first sale doctrine

A form of first-sale doctrine — A legal doctrine that limits the rights of a copyright or trademark owner by allowing certain forms of distribution, such as enabling individuals to sell legally purchased copyrighted works to others.

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Meanings

noun
  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of first-sale doctrine.
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APA

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“first sale doctrine.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/first%20sale%20doctrine. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “first sale doctrine,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/first%20sale%20doctrine.

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