Definition
enA point in space or time defined with absolute coordinates for the positioning of the target Asset.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAbsolute Asset Position
Note
enExample: The upper left corner of a picture may be constrained to a specific position of the canvas rendering it.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enMeasure(s) of one or two axes for 2D-objects or measure(s) of one to tree axes for 3D-objects of the target Asset.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAbsolute Asset Size
Note
enExample: The image can be resized in width to a maximum of 1000px.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Broader
Absolute Asset Position
Definition
enThe absolute spatial positions of four corners of a rectangle on a 2D-canvas or the eight corners of a cuboid in a 3D-space for the target Asset to fit.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAbsolute Spatial Asset Position
Note
enExample: The upper left corner of a picture may be constrained to a specific position of the canvas rendering it. Note: see also the Left Operand Relative Spatial Asset Position.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Broader
Absolute Asset Position
Definition
enThe absolute temporal positions in a media stream the target Asset has to fit.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAbsolute Temporal Asset Position
Note
enUse with Actions including the target Asset in a larger media stream. The fragment part of a Media Fragment URI (https://www.w3.org/TR/media-frags/) may be used for the right operand. See the Left Operand realativeTemporalPosition. <br />Example: The MP3 music file must be positioned between second 192 and 250 of the temporal length of a stream.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enTo accept that the use of the Asset may be tracked.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAccept Tracking
Note
enThe collected information may be tracked by the Assigner, or may link to a Party with the role 'trackingParty' function.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Action

Member
Action
Has Action
Implies
Included In
PrefLabel
enAction
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms

Action

Definition
enAn operation on an Asset.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAction
Note
enActions may be allowed by Permissions, disallowed by Prohibitions, or made mandatory by Duties.
SubClassOf
Action
Member
Transfer Ownership
Use
PrefLabel
enActions for Rules
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms
Definition
enThe act of sharing the asset to parties in close proximity to the owner.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAd-hoc sharing
Note
enThis original term and URI from the OMA specification should be used: http://www.openmobilealliance.com/oma-dd/adhoc-share .

Aggregate

Definition
enTo use the Asset or parts of it as part of a composite collection.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAggregate
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Agreement

Definition
enA Policy that grants the assignee a Rule over an Asset from an assigner.
DisjointWith
Assertion
Offer
Privacy Policy
Request
Ticket
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAgreement
Note
enAn Agreement Policy MUST contain at least one Permission or Prohibition rule, a Party with Assigner function, and a Party with Assignee function (in the same Permission or Prohibition). The Agreement Policy will grant the terms of the Policy from the Assigner to the Assignee.
SubClassOf
Policy
Definition
enSpecifies that the scope of the relationship is all of the collective individuals within a context.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAll
Note
enFor example, may be used to indicate all the users of a specific social network the party is a member of. Note that “group” scope is also assumed.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enSpecifies that the scope of the relationship is all of the first-level connections of the Party.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAll First-Level Connections
Note
enFor example, may be used to indicate all “friends” of the Party. Note that “group” scope is also assumed.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enSpecifies that the scope of the relationship is all of the group connections of the Party.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAll Group Connections
Note
enFor example, may be used to indicate all groups that the Party is a member of. Note that “group” scope is also assumed.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enSpecifies that the scope of the relationship is all of the second-level connections to the Party.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAll Second-level Connections
Note
enFor example, may be used to indicate all “friends of friends” of the Party. Note that “group” scope is also assumed.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enThe relation is satisfied when all of the Constraints are satisfied.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAnd
Note
enThis property MUST only be used for Logical Constraints, and the list of operand values MUST be Constraint instances.
SubPropertyOf
Operand
Definition
enThe relation is satisfied when each of the Constraints are satisfied in the order specified.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAnd Sequence
Note
enThis property MUST only be used for Logical Constraints, and the list of operand values MUST be Constraint instances. The order of the list MUST be preserved. The andSequence operator is an example where there may be temporal conditional requirements between the operands. This may lead to situations where the outcome is unresolvable, such as deadlock if one of the Constraints is unable to be satisfied. ODRL Processing systems SHOULD plan for these scenarios and implement mechanisms to resolve them.
SubPropertyOf
Operand

Annotate

Definition
enTo add explanatory notations/commentaries to the Asset without modifying the Asset in any other way.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAnnotate
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Anonymize

Definition
enTo anonymize all or parts of the Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAnonymize
Note
enFor example, to remove identifying particulars for statistical or for other comparable purposes, or to use the Asset without stating the author/source.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Append

Definition
enThe act of adding to the end of an asset.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
Modify
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAppend

Append To

Definition
enThe act of appending data to the Asset without modifying the Asset in any other way.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
Modify
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAppend To

Archive

Definition
enTo store the Asset (in a non-transient form).
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enArchive
Note
enTemporal constraints may be used for temporal conditions.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Assertion

Definition
enA Policy that asserts a Rule over an Asset from parties.
DisjointWith
Offer
Privacy Policy
Request
Ticket
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAssertion
Note
enFor example, a party (an assignee or assigner) can claim what terms they have over an Asset. An Assertion Policy does not grant such permissions/prohibitions but only asserts the parties claims. An Assetion Policy MUST contain a target Asset, a Party with any functional role, and at least one of a Permission or Prohibition rule.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubClassOf
Policy

Asset

Member
Asset
Asset Collection
PrefLabel
enAsset
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms

Asset

Definition
enA resource or a collection of resources that are the subject of a Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAsset
Note
enThe Asset entity can be any form of identifiable resource, such as data/information, content/media, applications, or services. Furthermore, it can be used to represent other Asset entities that are needed to undertake the Policy expression, such as with the Duty entity. To describe more details about the Asset, it is recommended to use Dublin Core [[dcterms]] elements or other content metadata.
Definition
enAn Asset that is collection of individual resources
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAsset Collection
SubClassOf
Asset
Definition
enA percentage amount of the target Asset relevant for exercising the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:decimal from 0 to 100.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAsset Percentage
Note
enExample: Extract less than or equal to 50%.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Member
Target
Target Policy
PrefLabel
enAsset Relations
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms
Member
Output
PrefLabel
enAsset Relations
ScopeNote
enODRL Common Vocabulary Terms
Definition
enScopes for Asset Scope expressions.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAsset Scope
Note
enInstances of the AssetScope class represent the terms for the scope property of Assets.
Member
Part Of
Source
PrefLabel
enAsset and Party
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms
Definition
enThe Party is the recipient of the Rule.
Domain

A56

UnionOf

A30

First
Rule
Rest

A31

First
Policy
Rest
nil
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAssignee
Range
Party
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enIdentifies an ODRL Policy for which the identified Party undertakes the assignee functional role.
Domain
Party
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAssignee Of
Note
enWhen assigneeOf has been asserted between a metadata expression and an ODRL Policy, the Party being identified MUST be inferred to undertake the assignee functional role of all the Rules of that Policy.
Range
Policy
Definition
enThe Party is the issuer of the Rule.
Domain

A29

UnionOf

A5

First
Rule
Rest

A6

First
Policy
Rest
nil
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAssigner
Range
Party
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enIdentifies an ODRL Policy for which the identified Party undertakes the assigner functional role.
Domain
Party
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAssigner Of
Note
enWhen assignerOf has been asserted between a metadata expression and an ODRL Policy, the Party being identified MUST be inferred to undertake the assigner functional role of all the Rules of that Policy.
Range
Policy
Definition
enThe act of keeping the policy notice with the asset.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
Notice
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAttach policy
Definition
enThe act of attaching the source of the asset and its derivatives.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
Source Code
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAttach source

Attribute

Definition
enTo attribute the use of the Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAttribute
Note
enMay link to an Asset with the attribution information. May link to a Party with the role “attributedParty” function.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enThe Party to be attributed.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAttributed Party
Note
enMaybe specified as part of the attribute action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enThe Party who undertakes the attribution.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAttributing Party
Note
enMaybe specified as part of the attribute action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function

Attribution

Definition
enCredit be given to copyright holder and/or author.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enAttribution
Note
enThis term is defined by Creative Commons.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Collection

Definition
enExercising rights for commercial purposes.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enCommercial Use
Note
enThis term is defined by Creative Commons.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enThe act of using the asset in a business environment.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
Commercial Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enCommercialize

Compensate

Definition
enTo compensate by transfer of some amount of value, if defined, for using or selling the Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enCompensate
Note
enThe compensation may use different types of things with a value: (i) the thing is expressed by the value (term) of the Constraint name; (b) the value is expressed by operator, rightOperand, dataType and unit. Typically the assignee will compensate the assigner, but other compensation party roles may be used.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enThe Party is the recipient of the compensation.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enCompensated Party
Note
enMaybe specified as part of the compensate duty action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enThe Party that is the provider of the compensation.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enCompensating Party
Note
enMaybe specified as part of the compensate duty action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function

Concept

ConceptScheme

Definition
enTo create multiple copies of the Asset that are being concurrently used.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enConcurrent Use
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enUsed to establish strategies to resolve conflicts that arise from the merging of Policies or conflicts between Permissions and Prohibitions in the same Policy.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enConflict Strategy Preference
Note
enInstances of ConflictTerm describe strategies for resolving conflicts.
Definition
enThe Party who obtains the consent.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enConsented Party
Note
enMaybe specified as part of the obtainConsent action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enThe Party to obtain consent from.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enConsenting Party
Note
enMaybe specified as part of the obtainConsent action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enRelates a Duty to another Duty, the latter being a consequence of not fulfilling the former.
Domain
Duty
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enConsequence
Note
enThe consequence property is utilised to express the repercussions of not fulfilling an agreed Policy obligation or duty for a Permission. If either of these fails to be fulfilled, then this will result in the consequence Duty also becoming a new requirement, meaning that the original obligation or duty, as well as the consequence Duty must all be fulfilled
Range
Duty
SubPropertyOf
Failure

Constraint

Definition
enA boolean expression that refines the semantics of an Action and Party/Asset Collection or declare the conditions applicable to a Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enConstraint
Member
Policy Rule Usage
PrefLabel
enConstraint Right Operands
ScopeNote
enODRL Common Vocabulary Terms
Definition
enThe Party who is being contracted.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enContracted Party
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enThe Party who is offering the contract.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enContracting Party
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function

Copy

Definition
enThe act of making an exact reproduction of the asset.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
Reproduce
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enCopy
SameAs
Reproduce
Definition
enNumeric count of executions of the action of the Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enCount
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Datatype

Definition
enThe datatype of the value of the rightOperand or rightOperandReference of a Constraint.
Domain
Constraint
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDatatype
Note
enIn RDF encodings, use of the rdf:datatype MUST be used. In JSON-LD encoding, the use of @type MUST be used.
Range
Datatype
Definition
enThe date (and optional time and timezone) of exercising the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:date or xsd:dateTime as defined by [[xmlschema11-2]].
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDatetime
Note
enThe use of Timezone information is strongly recommended. The Rule may be exercised before (with operator lt/lteq) or after (with operator gt/gteq) the date(time) defined by the Right operand. <br />Example: <code>dateTime gteq 2017-12-31T06:00Z</code> means the Rule can only be exercised after (and including) 6:00AM on the 31st Decemeber 2017 UTC time.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enA time delay period prior to exercising the action of the Rule. The point in time triggering this period MAY be defined by another temporal Constraint combined by a Logical Constraint (utilising the odrl:andSequence operand). Right operand value MUST be an xsd:duration as defined by [[xmlschema11-2]].
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDelay Period
Note
enOnly the eq, gt, gteq operators SHOULD be used. <br />Example: <code>delayPeriod eq P60M</code> indicates a delay of 60 Minutes before exercising the action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Delete

Definition
enTo permanently remove all copies of the Asset after it has been used.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDelete
Note
enUse a constraint to define under which conditions the Asset must be deleted.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enThe delivery channel used for exercising the action of the Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDelivery Channel
Note
enExample: the asset may be distributed only on mobile networks.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enDistribution of derivative works.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDerivative Works
Note
enThis term is defined by Creative Commons.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Derive

Definition
enTo create a new derivative Asset from this Asset and to edit or modify the derivative.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDerive
Note
enA new asset is created and may have significant overlaps with the original Asset. (Note that the notion of whether or not the change is significant enough to qualify as a new asset is subjective). To the derived Asset a next policy may be applied.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enAn identified device used for exercising the action of the Rule.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
System Device
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDevice
Note
See System Device.

Digitize

Definition
enTo produce a digital copy of (or otherwise digitize) the Asset from its analogue form.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDigitize
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Display

Definition
enTo create a static and transient rendition of an Asset.
Included In
Play
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDisplay
Note
enFor example, displaying an image on a screen. If the action is to be performed to a wider audience than just the Assignees, then the Recipient constraint is recommended to be used.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Distribute

Definition
enTo supply the Asset to third-parties.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDistribute
Note
enIt is recommended to use nextPolicy to express the allowable usages by third-parties.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Distribution

Definition
enDistribution, public display, and publicly performance.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDistribution
Note
enThis term is defined by Creative Commons.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Duty

Member
Consequence
Duty
Has Duty
Obligation
Remedy
PrefLabel
enDuty
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms

Duty

Definition
enThe obligation to perform an Action
DisjointWith
Permission
Prohibition
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enDuty
SubClassOf
Rule
Definition
enA continuous elapsed time period which may be used for exercising of the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:duration as defined by [[xmlschema11-2]].
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enElapsed Time
Note
Only the eq, lt, lteq operators SHOULD be used. See also Metered Time. <br />Example: <code>elpasedTime eq P60M</code> indicates a total elapsed time of 60 Minutes.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enTo ensure that the Rule on the Asset is exclusive.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enEnsure Exclusivity
Note
enIf used as a Duty, the assignee should be explicitly indicated as the party that is ensuring the exclusivity of the Rule.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enIndicating that a given value equals the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enEqual to
Definition
enAn identified event setting a context for exercising the action of the Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enEvent
Note
enEvents are temporal periods of time, and operators can be used to signal before (lt), during (eq) or after (gt) the event. <br />Example: May be taken during the “FIFA World Cup 2020” only.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Execute

Definition
enTo run the computer program Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enExecute
Note
enFor example, machine executable code or Java such as a game or application.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Export

Definition
enThe act of transforming the asset into a new form.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
Transform
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enExport

Extract

Definition
enTo extract parts of the Asset and to use it as a new Asset.
Included In
Reproduce
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enExtract
Note
enA new asset is created and may have very little in common with the original Asset. (Note that the notion of whether or not the change is significant enough to qualify as a new asset is subjective). To the extracted Asset a next policy may be applied.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enThe act of extracting (replicating) unchanged characters from the asset.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enExtract character
Note
enThis original term and URI from the ONIX specification should be used: http://www.editeur.org/onix-pl/extract-char .

Extract page

Definition
enThe act of extracting (replicating) unchanged pages from the asset.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enExtract page
Note
enThis original term and URI from the ONIX specification should be used: http://www.editeur.org/onix-pl/extract-page .

Extract word

Definition
enThe act of extracting (replicating) unchanged words from the asset.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enExtract word
Note
enThis original term and URI from the ONIX specification should be used: http://www.editeur.org/onix-pl/extract-word .
Definition
enFailure is an abstract property that defines the violation (or unmet) relationship between Rules.
Domain
Rule
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enFailure
Note
enThe parent property to sub-properties that express explicit failure contexts.
Range
Rule
Definition
enA transformed file format of the target Asset.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enFile Format
Note
enExample: An asset may be transformed into JPEG format.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

format

Definition
enFunction is an abstract property whose sub-properties define the functional roles which may be fulfilled by a party in relation to a Rule.
Domain

A35

UnionOf

A36

First
Rule
Rest

A47

First
Policy
Rest
nil
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enFunction
Range
Party
Broader
Geospatial Named Area
Definition
enA set of coordinates setting the borders of a geospatial area used for exercising the action of the Rule. The coordinates MUST include longitude and latitude, they MAY include altitude and the geodetic datum.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enGeospatial Coordinates
Note
enThe default values are the altitude of earth's surface at this location and the WGS 84 datum.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enA named and identified geospatial area with defined borders which is used for exercising the action of the Rule. An IRI MUST be used to represent this value.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enGeospatial Named Area
Note
enA code value for the area and source of the code must be presented in the Right Operand. <br />Example: the [[iso3166]] Country Codes or the Getty Thesaurus of Geographic Names.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Give

Definition
enTo transfer the ownership of the Asset to a third party without compensation and while deleting the original asset.
Included In
Transfer Ownership
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enGive
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Grant Use

Definition
enTo grant the use of the Asset to third parties.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enGrant Use
Note
enThis action enables the assignee to create policies for the use of the Asset for third parties. The nextPolicy is recommended to be agreed with the third party. Use of temporal constraints is recommended.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enIndicating that a given value is greater than the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enGreater than
Definition
enIndicating that a given value is greater than or equal to the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enGreater than or equal to
Definition
enSpecifies that the scope of the relationship is the defined group with multiple individual members.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enGroup
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enThe conflict-resolution strategy for a Policy.
Domain
Policy
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHandle Policy Conflicts
Note
enIf no strategy is specified, the default is invalid.
Range
Conflict Strategy Preference
Definition
enRelates the strategy used for handling undefined actions to a Policy.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHandle Undefined Term
Note
enIf no strategy is specified, the default is invalid.
Range
Undefined Term
Definition
enThe operation relating to the Asset for which the Rule is being subjected.
Domain

A48

UnionOf

A59

First
Rule
Rest

A49

First
Policy
Rest
nil
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Action
Range
Action
Definition
enConstraint applied to a Rule
Domain

A46

UnionOf

A52

First
Policy
Rest

A53

First
Rule
Rest
nil
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Constraint
Note
enConstraints on Rules are used to determine if a rule is Active or not. Example: the Permission rule is only active during the year 2018.
Range

A45

UnionOf

A21

First
Constraint
Rest

A22

First
Logical Constraint
Rest
nil
Definition
enRelates an individual Duty to a Permission.
Domain
Permission
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Duty
Note
enA Duty is a pre-condition which must be fulfilled in order to receive the Permission.
Range
Duty
Definition
enThe left operand in a constraint expression.
Domain
Constraint
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Left Operand
Range
Left Operand
Definition
enThe operator function applied to operands of a Constraint
Domain
Constraint
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Operator
Range
Operator
Definition
enRelates an individual Permission to a Policy.
Domain
Policy
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Permission
Range
Permission
Definition
enRelates an individual Prohibition to a Policy.
Domain
Policy
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Prohibition
Range
Prohibition
Definition
enThe value of the right operand in a constraint expression.
Domain
Constraint
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Right Operand
Note
enWhen used with set-based operators, a list of values may be used.
Range

A11

UnionOf

A37

First
Right Operand
Rest

A32

First
Literal
Rest

A33

First
anyURI
Rest
nil
Definition
enA reference to a web resource providing the value for the right operand of a Constraint.
Domain
Constraint
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas Right Operand Reference
Note
enAn IRI that MUST be dereferenced to obtain the actual right operand value. When used with set-based operators, a list of IRIs may be used
Definition
enA set-based operator indicating that a given value contains the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enHas part
Definition
enThe Action is to be ignored and is not part of the policy – and the policy remains valid.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIgnore Undefined Actions
Note
enUsed to support actions not known to the policy system.
Definition
enAn Action asserts that another Action is not prohibited to enable its operational semantics.
Domain
Action
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enImplies
Note
enThe property asserts that an instance of Action entails that the other instance of Action is not prohibited.
Range
Action

Include

Definition
enTo include other related assets in the Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enInclude
Note
enFor example: bio picture must be included in the attribution. Use of a relation sub-property is required for the related assets.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enAn Action transitively asserts that another Action that encompasses its operational semantics.
Domain
Action
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIncluded In
Note
enThe purpose is to explicitly assert that the semantics of the referenced instance of an other Action encompasses (includes) the semantics of this instance of Action. The includedIn property is transitive, and as such, the Actions form ancestor relationships.
Range
Action

Index

Definition
enTo record the Asset in an index.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIndex
Note
enFor example, to include a link to the Asset in a search engine database.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enSpecifies that the scope of the relationship is the single Party individual.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIndividual
Definition
enA defined industry sector setting a context for exercising the action of the Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIndustry Context
Note
enExample: publishing or financial industry.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Inform

Definition
enTo inform that an action has been performed on or in relation to the Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enInform
Note
enMay link to a Party with the role 'informedParty' function.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enThe Party to be informed of all uses.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enInformed Party
Note
enMaybe specified as part of the inform action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enThe Party who provides the inform use data.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enInforming Party
Note
enMaybe specified as part of the inform action.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Function
Definition
enIndentifies the type of inheritance.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enInherit Relation
Note
enFor example, this may indicate the business scenario, such as subscription, or prior arrangements between the parties (that are not machine representable).
Definition
enIndicates if the Policy entity can be inherited.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enInheritance Allowed
Note
enA boolean value.
Definition
enRelates a (child) policy to another (parent) policy from which terms are inherited.
Domain
Policy
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enInherits From
Note
enThe child policy will inherit Rules from the parent policy
Range
Policy

Install

Definition
enTo load the computer program Asset onto a storage device which allows operating or running the Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enInstall
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Is a

Definition
enA set-based operator indicating that a given value is an instance of the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIs a
Definition
enA set-based operator indicating that a given value is all of the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIs all of
Definition
enA set-based operator indicating that a given value is any of the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIs any of
Definition
enA set-based operator indicating that a given value is none of the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIs none of
Definition
enA set-based operator indicating that a given value is contained by the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enIs part of

issued

Definition
enA natural language used by the target Asset.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enLanguage
Note
enExample: the asset can only be translated into Greek. Must use [[bcp47]] codes for language values.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Lease

Definition
enThe act of making available the asset to a third-party for a fixed period of time with exchange of value.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enLease
Definition
enLeft operand for a constraint expression.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enLeft Operand
Note
enInstances of the LeftOperand class are used as the leftOperand of a Constraint.

Lend

Definition
enThe act of making available the asset to a third-party for a fixed period of time without exchange of value.
Deprecated
true
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enLend
Definition
enIndicating that a given value is less than the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enLess than
Definition
enIndicating that a given value is less than or equal to the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enLess than or equal to

License

Definition
enThe act of granting the right to use the asset to a third-party.
Deprecated
true
Has exact match
Grant Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enLicense
Member
Logical Constraint
Operand
PrefLabel
enLogical Constraint
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms
Definition
enA logical expression that refines the semantics of an Action and Party/Asset Collection or declare the conditions applicable to a Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enLogical Constraint
Member
And
And Sequence
Only One
Or
PrefLabel
enLogical Constraint Operands
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms
Definition
enCategory of a media asset setting a context for exercising the action of the Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enMedia Context
Note
enExample media types: electronic, print, advertising, marketing. Note: The used type should not be an IANA MediaType as they are focused on technical characteristics.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

member

Definition
enAn accumulated amount of one to many metered time periods which were used for exercising the action of the Rule. Right operand value MUST be an xsd:duration as defined by [[xmlschema11-2]].
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enMetered Time
Note
Only the eq, lt, lteq operators SHOULD be used. See also Elapsed Time. <br />Example: <code>meteredTime lteq P60M</code> indicates an accumulated period of 60 Minutes or less.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Modify

Definition
enTo change existing content of the Asset. A new asset is not created by this action.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enModify
Note
enThis action will modify an asset which is typically updated from time to time without creating a new asset. If the result from modifying the asset should be a new asset the actions derive or extract should be used. (Note that the notion of whether or not the change is significant enough to qualify as a new asset is subjective).
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Move

Definition
enTo move the Asset from one digital location to another including deleting the original copy.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enMove
Note
enAfter the Asset has been moved, the original copy must be deleted.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Next Policy

Definition
enTo grant the specified Policy to a third party for their use of the Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enNext Policy
Note
enUseful for downstream policies.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enIndicating that a given value is not equal to the right operand of the Constraint.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enNot equal to

note

Notice

Definition
enCopyright and license notices be kept intact.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enNotice
Note
enThis term is defined by Creative Commons.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
Definition
enIdentifier for the ODRL Core Profile
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enODRL Core Profile

ODRL Version 2.2

This is the RDF ontology for ODRL Version 2.2.

Comment
enThis is the RDF ontology for ODRL Version 2.2.
Contributor
W3C Permissions & Obligations Expression Working Group
Creator
Michael Steidl
Renato Iannella
Stuart Myles
Víctor Rodríguez-Doncel
Description
enThe ODRL Vocabulary and Expression defines a set of concepts and terms (the vocabulary) and encoding mechanism (the expression) for permissions and obligations statements describing digital content usage based on the ODRL Information Model.
Label
enODRL Version 2.2
License
Copyright/
VersionInfo
2.2
Definition
enRelates an individual Duty to a Policy.
Domain
Policy
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enObligation
Note
enThe Duty is a requirement which must be fulfilled.
Range
Duty
Definition
enTo obtain verifiable consent to perform the requested action in relation to the Asset.
Included In
Use
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enObtain Consent
Note
enMay be used as a Duty to ensure that the Assigner or a Party is authorized to approve such actions on a case-by-case basis. May link to a Party with the role “consentingParty” function.
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative

Offer

Definition
enA Policy that proposes a Rule over an Asset from an assigner.
DisjointWith
Agreement
Assertion
Privacy Policy
Request
Ticket
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enOffer
Note
enAn Offer Policy MUST contain at least one Permission or Prohibition rule and a Party with Assigner function (in the same Permission or Prohibition). The Offer Policy MAY contain a Party with Assignee function, but MUST not grant any privileges to that Party.
SubClassOf
Policy
Definition
enThe relation is satisfied when only one, and not more, of the Constaints is satisfied
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enOnly One
Note
enThis property MUST only be used for Logical Constraints, and the list of operand values MUST be Constraint instances.
SubPropertyOf
Operand
Definition
enOperand is an abstract property for a logical relationship.
Domain
Logical Constraint
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enOperand
Note
enSub-properties of operand are used for Logical Constraints.

Operator

Definition
enOperator for constraint expression.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enOperator
Note
enInstances of the Operator class representing relational operators.
Definition
enThe relation is satisfied when at least one of the Constraints is satisfied.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enOr
Note
enThis property MUST only be used for Logical Constraints, and the list of operand values MUST be Constraint instances.
SubPropertyOf
Operand
Definition
enThe output property specifies the Asset which is created from the output of the Action.
Domain
Rule
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enOutput
Range
Asset
ScopeNote
enNon-Normative
SubPropertyOf
Relation
Definition
enIdentifies an Asset/PartyCollection that the Asset/Party is a member of.
Domain

A23

UnionOf

A24

First
Asset
Rest

A43

First
Party
Rest
nil
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enPart Of
Range

A42

UnionOf

A14

First
Asset Collection
Rest

A15

First
Party Collection
Rest
nil

Party

Member
Party
Party Collection
PrefLabel
enParty
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms

Party

Definition
enAn entity or a collection of entities that undertake Roles in a Rule.
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enParty
Note
enThe Party entity could be a person, group of people, organisation, or agent. An agent is a person or thing that takes an active role or produces a specified effect. To describe more details about the Party, it is recommended to use W3C vCard Ontology [[vcard-rdf]] or FOAF Vocabulary [[foaf]].
SubClassOf

A38

UnionOf

A34

First
Person
Rest

A0

First
Organization
Rest

A1

First
Person
Rest

A9

First
Organization
Rest

A10

First
Agent
Rest

A16

First
Individual
Rest

A17

First
Organization
Rest

A18

First
Agent
Rest
nil
Definition
enA Party that is a group of individual entities
IsDefinedBy
ODRL Version 2.2
Label
enParty Collection
SubClassOf
Party
Member
Assignee
Assignee Of
Assigner
Assigner Of
PrefLabel
enParty Functions
ScopeNote
enODRL Core Vocabulary Terms