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Webster 1828 Edition


Unpatented

UNPAT'ENTED

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Adj.
Not granted by patent.

Definition 2024


unpatented

unpatented

English

Adjective

unpatented (not comparable)

  1. Not patented.
    • 2007 October 10, Celia W. Dugger, “In Africa, Prosperity From Seeds Falls Short”, in New York Times:
      Developed with financing from wealthy countries and private foundations, the New Rices for Africa, or Nericas, are unpatented and may be grown by anyone.