fair use

American  

[fair yoos] / ˈfɛər ˈyus /

noun

1. reasonable and limited use of copyrighted material so as not to infringe upon copyright.

   The artist's biographer claimed fair use of quotes from unpublished personal letters.

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Etymology

Origin of fair use

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

Suno claims it trained its model based on the doctrine of fair use.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

AI music generation platforms -- such as US based Suno and Udio -- argue their work is covered by the American copyright loophole of "fair use," which does not require rights holders' consent.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

On 21 May, during Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir was asked whether Connolly's imprisonment was an "efficient or fair use" of prison.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2025

Among judges who have pondered the issues, the tide seems to be building in favor of regarding the training process as fair use.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 25, 2025

There," continued the sergeant, setting Mildred upon her horse, "you have got four good legs under you, and by a fair use of them will be as safe as a crowned king.

From Horse-Shoe Robinson A Tale of the Tory Ascendency by Kennedy, John Pendleton