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use vs fair use

fair use vs use

use and fair use both are nouns.

use is a verb but fair use is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
use Yes No Yes No
fair use Yes No No No
As nouns, fair use is a hyponym of use; that is, fair use is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than use:
  • use: (law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
  • fair use: the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties
Other hyponyms of use include fruition.
use (noun) fair use (noun)
the act of using the conditions under which you can use material that is copyrighted by someone else without paying royalties
(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
use (verb) fair 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 use and fair use

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