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Term: DROIT MORAL
Definition: Droit moral is a French term that means "moral right." It is a doctrine that gives artists the right to protect their work from being changed by others. This includes the right to create, publish, withdraw from publication, be identified with the work, and ensure the work's integrity. These rights are sometimes called moral rights.
Example: An artist has the right to prevent someone from changing their painting without their permission.
Definition: The doctrine of moral right, which entitles artists to prevent others from altering their works. The basic rights protected by this doctrine are:
These rights are sometimes called moral rights. It is a French term that means "moral law".
Example: An artist creates a painting and displays it in a gallery. The artist has the right to prevent anyone from altering the painting or displaying it without their permission. They also have the right to be identified as the creator of the painting and to withdraw it from display if they choose to do so.
This example illustrates how the doctrine of moral right protects an artist's work and ensures that they have control over how it is used and displayed.