The term 'NOT A COPY' is an eight-letter phrase used to describe something that is not a duplicate or imitation of something else. It is often used to refer to a work of art, literature, or music that is unique and not a copy of another's work. It can also be used to refer to a product or item that is not a copy of another's design or invention. In this context, it implies that the item is ORIGINAL and not a copy of someone else's work.