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This glossary sets out the meaning of words or phrases commonly used in copyright law.

Please watch this space as we will be adding to the glossary.

Restricted act
The exclusive right to do certain things in relation to a work, including:

(a) to copy;
(b) to issue copies to the public, by sale or otherwise;
(c) to perform, play or show in public;
(d) to broadcast or include in a cable programme service;
(e) to make an adaptation;

...or to do any of the above acts in relation to an adaptation of the work.

The restricted acts may vary depending on the relevant work in question.