performing rights
noun[plural]
ukusLAW
thelegalauthoritytoperformaplay,music, etc. inpublic, aftermoneyispaidto thecopyrightholder(= thepersonororganizationwith thelegalrighttocontroltheproductionandsaleof abook,pieceofmusic, etc.):
Performingrightsarenormallypaidby thebroadcasternot theproductioncompany.