authorship
noun
au·thor·ship
ˈȯ-thər-ˌship 
1
: the profession of writing
2
: the source (such as the author) of a piece of writing, music, or art
3
: the state or act of writing, creating, or causing
Examples of authorship in a Sentence
His first attempt at authorship failed.
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Copyright law protects original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium like a video or photo.
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Veronica Ramirez, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Her ability to share her life in a comedic way extends to her authorship with novel The Delusion of Cinderella.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Police have not verified the authorship of the document and have urged media organizations not to share it.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Yazidi oral tradition is a decentralized process where there is no real authorship.
—Winthrop Rodgers, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
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Veronica Ramirez, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
Her ability to share her life in a comedic way extends to her authorship with novel The Delusion of Cinderella.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
Police have not verified the authorship of the document and have urged media organizations not to share it.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Yazidi oral tradition is a decentralized process where there is no real authorship.
—Winthrop Rodgers, The Dial, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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authorship
noun
au·thor·ship
ˈȯ-thər-ˌship
1
: writing as an occupation
2
: the origin especially of a written work
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