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patent
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[ noun ] (writing) a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
Synonyms Used in print (Robert A. Futterman, The Future of Our Cities....)It is interesting to note how many of the plants on Massachusetts ' Route_128 draw most of their income either from the government in non-competitive cost-plus arrangements , or from the exploitation of patents which grant at_least a partial monopoly . Related terms |
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[ verb ] obtain a patent for
Examples "Should I patent this invention?" Used in print (Covered Bridge Topics, XIX:2...)Timothy_Palmer , who invented and later patented the arch type of construction for wooden bridges , was the genius who planned and supervised the building of the Essex , or `` Deer_Island '' bridge although the actual work was carried_out under the direction of William_Coombs , who received 300 as recompense . Related terms |
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[ verb ] grant rights to; grant a patent for
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[ adjective ] clearly apparent or obvious to the mind or senses
Examples "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields" "evident hostility" "manifest disapproval" "patent advantages" "made his meaning plain" "in plain view" Related terms |
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[ verb ] make open to sight or notice
Examples "His behavior has patented an embarrassing fact about him" Related terms |
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[ adjective ] (of a bodily tube or passageway) open; affording free passage
Examples "patent ductus arteriosus" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (law,writing) an official document granting a right or privilege
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