What is a public domain work?

Public domain works are works that are not protected by copyright law. This means that anyone can use them without permission or paying a fee. In Mississippi, this includes works that have been released into the public domain by the copyright holder, works that have been owned by the public since before 1989, and works that have been published in the United States prior to 1923. Additionally, works from the United States government are always in the public domain since they are created and owned by the federal government. Works in the public domain can be used for any purpose without the permission of the copyright holder, including commercial use. This makes public domain works incredibly valuable, since anyone can use them for their own benefit.

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