noun
copyright; publishing rights
Refers to the legal right to publish or reproduce a work. Often used in contexts like books, manga, and media. Related to 著作権 (copyright in a broader sense) and 出版権 (right of publication).
この漫画の版権は出版社が持っている。
The publisher holds the copyright for this manga.
版権が切れた作品は自由に使える。
Works whose copyright has expired can be used freely.