Clearance
Type: noun
Pronunciation: /klear-uhns/
Also spelled or known as: Rights Clearance, Licensing Approval
Plural: Clearances
What does Clearance mean? Official permission to use copyrighted material.
Clearance refers to obtaining legal permission to use copyrighted content such as music, recordings, lyrics, samples, artwork, or video footage.
In music, clearances are commonly required for sampling, synchronization, covers, and commercial usage.
Failure to secure proper clearance can lead to copyright disputes or legal claims.
Clearance synonyms: Rights Clearance, Licensing Approval
Example sentence: “The producer waited for sample clearance before releasing the song.”
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