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exclusive rights

/ɛksˈkluːsɪv ˈraɪts/ · ex-clu-sive rights
noun
  1. The sole authority or privilege to perform a specific action or use a particular resource. The company held exclusive rights to the new technology, allowing them to be the sole manufacturer and distributor.
  2. A set of privileges or entitlements that are not shared with others, often granted by a government or organization. The artist was granted exclusive rights to her work, ensuring that she retained creative control and ownership.
Did you know? The concept of exclusive rights has been a cornerstone of intellectual property law, allowing creators to protect their work and maintain control over its use and distribution.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 7, 2026