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copy protection

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noun

Computers.
  1. a routine that is included in a program by its publisher to prevent the software from being duplicated except for a single backup copy.


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There was always the possibility of surprise — a mislabeled tape or a prankster foiling the copy protection tab and adding a weird home movie at the end of “Sleepless in Seattle.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2017

Most digital content now has sophisticated copy protection integrated.

From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2016

GOG, which lets users download games without copy protection, is in a somewhat more vulnerable position.

From The Verge ● Jun. 2, 2015

It’s more like the Kaleidescape movie server, in that it’s a hard drive with a lot of copy protection.

From Forbes ● Oct. 4, 2013

A program, instructions or patch used to remove the copy protection of a program or to uncripple features from a demo/time limited program.

From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Guy L. Steele

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