authorship
noun
au·thor·ship
ˈȯ-thər-ˌship 
1
: the profession of writing
2
: the source (such as the author) of a piece of writing, music, or art
3
: the state or act of writing, creating, or causing
Examples of authorship in a Sentence
His first attempt at authorship failed.
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Julie Finch, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026
What does all that mean for authorship?
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
In jurisdictions like the EU, America, and Singapore, human authorship is required.
—Marcus Lim, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
As debate erupts over its true authorship, Catherine must confront the power of legacy, and the cost of proving herself.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Authorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/authorship. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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authorship
noun
au·thor·ship
ˈȯ-thər-ˌship
1
: writing as an occupation
2
: the origin especially of a written work
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