How can i replace user fonts folder with back-up?

I want to replace my user>library>fonts folder (which has somehow become corrupted and is incomplete) with a sound copy from a backup disk. When I try to do this, a dialogue box tells me that the "Fonts can't be modified or deleted because it is required by Mac OSX".
How can I put the backup fonts folder in position?

The OS is not 'complaining' about required fonts, nor am I trying to delete any fonts from my User folder.
I added about 6 fonts yesterday, validating each one before install > User folder. All were approved and worked fine. When I checked later in the day, I discovered increasing numbers of duplicates being reported in Font Book. I resolved the duplicates.
But the existing User fonts folder looks very different now to the original (as it exists on the backup) - that big difference is MB is puzzling, given a similar number of fonts.
My intention had been to copy the back up folder across so as to revert to the pre-extra fonts installed state. Anyone able to advise on how I can be sure that all is still OK?

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