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Aufführungsrecht

performance right

noun OWF-fyue-rungs-rekht Rare
Arts & Culture Performance

Also means

performing rights

Usage Note

Aufführungsrecht is the legal right to publicly perform a musical or theatrical work, typically administered through collecting societies such as GEMA in Germany. Without clearing das Aufführungsrecht, a venue cannot legally stage or broadcast a protected work.

Examples

"Das Theater hat das Aufführungsrecht für das Stück erworben."

Natural Translation

The theatre has acquired the right to perform the play.

Literal Translation

The theatre has the performance-right for the piece acquired.

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