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Yes, patent is playable

...and is worth 10 points.

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TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)

"Patent" Definition

noun

A grant made by a government that confers on an individual fee-simple title to public lands.
A grant made by a government that confers upon the creator of an invention the sole right to make, use, and sell that invention for a set period of time.
An exclusive right or title.
An invention protected by such a grant.
Letters patent.

adjective

Archaic Open to general inspection. Used especially of documents.
Biology Not blocked; open.
Biology Spreading open; expanded.
Obvious; plain. See Synonyms at apparent.
Of high quality. Used of flour.

verb-transitive

To grant a patent to or for.
To invent, originate, or be the proprietor of (an idea, for example).
To obtain a patent on or for (an invention, for example).

verb

To obtain or grant a patent right to.
To grant a privilege, right, or license to by patent.
To obtain or secure by patent.
To secure by letters patent exclusive right to make, use, or sell.

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