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fair use vs use

use vs fair use

fair use and use both are nouns.

fair use is not a verb while use is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fair use Yes No No No
use Yes No Yes No
As nouns, use is a hypernym of fair use; that is, use is a word with a broader meaning than fair use:
  • fair use: the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties
  • use: (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
Other hypernyms of fair use include enjoyment.
fair use (noun) use (noun)
the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties the act of using
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
what something is used for
a particular service
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
fair use (verb) use (verb)
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
take or consume (regularly or habitually)
use up (resources or materials)
habitually do something or be in a certain state or place (use only in the past tense)
avail oneself to
seek or achieve an end by using to one's advantage
Difference between fair use and use

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