Compulsory License
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /kuhm-puhl-suh-ree lie-sens/
Also spelled or known as: Statutory License
Plural: Compulsory Licenses
Related: Mechanical License
What does Compulsory License mean? A license that allows certain uses of copyrighted works without direct permission if legal requirements are met.
A Compulsory License is a legal mechanism that permits individuals or companies to use copyrighted material under specific conditions established by law.
In the United States, compulsory licenses commonly apply to mechanical reproductions of musical compositions once a song has been commercially released.
Users must still pay royalties and comply with applicable legal requirements.
Compulsory License synonyms: Statutory License, Mandatory License, Mechanical Compulsory License
Example sentence: “The distributor obtained a compulsory license to release the cover song.”
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