### Question
How is the "individual download license" defined?


### Answer
The term **individual download license** is defined in *17 U.S.C. § 115* as follows -

> a compulsory license obtained by a record company to make and distribute, or authorize the making and distribution of, permanent downloads embodying a specific individual musical work

#### Citation:
  - *17 U.S.C. § 115*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-SUBJECT MATTER AND SCOPE OF COPYRIGHT**

