dallautore

Dallautore is a term used in Italian to indicate content that is authored directly by the creator, highlighting primary authorship. It is most commonly seen in bylines, metadata, and licensing notes on digital platforms, publications, and self-published works. As a label, dallautore signals that the work originates from the author and not from editors, translators, or collaborators.

Etymology and form vary in practice. The phrase originates from da (from) plus l’autore (the author), yielding dall’autore in standard Italian. Some contemporary branding or branding-like usage may render the term as a single word, dallautore. The feminine form is dall’autrice, when referring to works authored by a woman.

Usage and implications. Dallautore is employed to emphasize authentic authorship and to distinguish content that is the direct product of the named author. It can influence reader perception of authority and reliability and may be used in metadata, self-descriptions, or attribution notes. The label does not, by itself, certify that no edits, collaborations, or translations occurred; additional clarifications may be needed to describe the exact nature of involvement.

Copyright and licensing. When used, dallautore generally accompanies statements about copyright ownership, typically indicating that the author holds the rights unless rights have been transferred or licensed differently. It is complementary to customary bylines and licensing terms rather than a formal legal designation.

See also: byline, authorship, attribution, provenance, copyright, licensing.