Compulsory Mechanical License Meaning

Type: noun

Pronunciation: /kuhm-puhl-suh-ree-muh-kan-i-kuhl-lie-sen-siz/

Also spelled or known as: Statutory Mechanical License

Plural: Compulsory Mechanical Licenses

What does Compulsory Mechanical License mean? A license allowing reproduction of musical compositions under statutory conditions.

Compulsory Mechanical Licenses permit the recording and distribution of previously released songs without direct negotiation, provided legal requirements are satisfied.

Compulsory Mechanical License synonyms: Statutory Mechanical Licenses, Mechanical Compulsory Licenses, Mandatory Mechanical Licenses

Example sentence: “The cover song was released under a compulsory mechanical license.”