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Fair Dealing

/fɛə ˈdiːlɪŋ/noun
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Fair dealing is a legal doctrine that allows the use of copyrighted material without permission for specific purposes like research, criticism, or news reporting, acting as a crucial balance between creators' rights and public interest. In countries such as the UK and Canada, it requires users to meet certain criteria, such as the amount used and the purpose, making it more rigid than the broader fair use provisions in the US and fostering innovation while protecting intellectual property in the digital age.

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