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