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authorship

American  
[aw-ther-ship] / ˈɔ θərˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. origin, especially with reference to an author, creator, producer, etc., of a work.

    establishing the authorship of early medieval manuscripts.

  2. the occupation or career of writing books, articles, etc.


authorship British  
/ ˈɔːθəˌʃɪp /

noun

  1. the origin or originator of a written work, plan, etc

    a book of unknown authorship

  2. the profession of writing books

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Etymology

Origin of authorship

First recorded in 1700–10; author + -ship

Example Sentences

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In “Beginnings,” her contemporary works are in conversation with the Getty’s medieval illuminated manuscripts, creating a collision of past and present that broadens our understanding of origin and authorship.

From Los Angeles Times

But the use of AI in cinema has prompted thorny legal questions over intellectual property and the very notion of authorship, at a time when legislation is only just beginning to grapple with the subject.

From Barron's

By losing control, they exposed how fragile authorship becomes once ownership detaches.

From The Wall Street Journal

We’ll also see the emergence of more labels like the “Organic Literature” certification, which intends to verify and vouch for human authorship.

From The Wall Street Journal

And what works for me is really being given authorship.

From Los Angeles Times