screeningrights

noun
UK /ˈskriːnɪŋ raɪts/
US /ˈskriːnɪŋ raɪts/

The permission to show a movie or TV show to people.

The small cinema bought the screening rights so they could show the new cartoon.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The legal permission to show a film in public places like theaters.

The studio sold the screening rights to theaters around the world.

3. The right to air a show on television or stream it online.

The streaming service paid a lot for the screening rights to the popular series.

4. Permission to present a video at a school or community event.

The teacher checked the screening rights before playing the documentary in class.