What is meant by public domain?

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The term public domain refers to works in which copyright has expired or where the copyright owner has made a clear declaration that s/he will not assert copyright in the work.  In Canada, the public domain comprises all works whose authors have been deceased for more than 50 years.

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  • Last Updated Oct 17, 2019
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