authorship

noun

  1. The quality or state of being an author; the function or dignity of an author.

  2. The source; origin; origination

    "We are unaware of the authorship of this book"

Similar Words

autarch autarchies autarchy /ˈɔːtɑː(ɹ)ki/ autarky autecology auteur /ɔːˈtɜː/ auth authentic /ɒ.ˈθɛn.tɪk/ authentically authenticate /ɔ.ˈθɛn.tɪ.keɪt/