• copy (book publishing)

    text of a book, as written by the author himself, which is then subsequently checked by a copy editor
  • copyright

    protection granting the creator of a work exclusive rights to its use and distribution, signified with the symbol ©
  • copyright law

    law relating to the protection of intellectual property governing questions of publication and use, and the transfer of rights on death
  • copyright levy

    standard, legally prescribed surcharge on the price of devices with which copies can be made
  • copyright of titles

    titles of works of literature, publications or audio/visual media are subject to copyright protection which can be applied for in advance of their release
  • correction mark

    a standardised symbol designating errors in a work and indicated in the right margin of the page
  • coucher

    a papermaker who, “couches” a new sheet of paper (the process of removing it from a mould) or presses the fresh sheet on felts
  • council

    an assembly of church delegates
  • courier

    a person who carrying or delivering news or messages
  • court jester

    a professional clown at a royal court who was afforded the right to speak his mind freely