The property of being literary, either being a work of literature or knowledgable of literature.

Relating to literature. / Relating to writers, or the profession of literature. / Knowledgeable of literature or writing. / Appropriate to literature rather than everyday writing. / Bookish.

(historical) The persecution of intellectuals on the basis of their writings as practiced in imperial China.

plural of literary inquisition

plural of literary technique

plural of literary agent

In many European countries, all kinds of scientific study pertinent to literature, including history of literature, literary criticism, comparative literature, and literary theory.

(law) A person acting on behalf of beneficiaries (e.g. family members, a designated charity, a research library or archive) under the author's will.

plural of literary device

A person who represents writers and their written works to publishers and film producers and assists in the sale and deal negotiation of the same.