Author

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000630",
  "term": "Author",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The creator of an original literary, dramatic, musical, or artistic work, who holds the initial copyright to that work. This individual has the exclusive right to reproduce, distribute, and display their creation, subject to certain limitations. Copyright protection typically lasts for the life of the author plus 70 years.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/author/"
}