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"Patent" Definition
noun
A grant made by a government that confers on an individual fee-simple title to public lands.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
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.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
An exclusive right or title.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
An invention protected by such a grant.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Letters patent.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
adjective
Archaic Open to general inspection. Used especially of documents.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Biology Not blocked; open.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Biology Spreading open; expanded.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Obvious; plain. See Synonyms at apparent.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Of high quality. Used of flour.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb-transitive
To grant a patent to or for.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To invent, originate, or be the proprietor of (an idea, for example).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
To obtain a patent on or for (an invention, for example).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
verb
To obtain or grant a patent right to.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To grant a privilege, right, or license to by patent.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To obtain or secure by patent.
Source: Merriam-Webster
To secure by letters patent exclusive right to make, use, or sell.
Source: Merriam-Webster
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