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nonproprietary

nonp·rop·rie·tary

uncommon

adjective

1.

not protected by trademark or patent or copyright

  • “nonproprietary products are in the public domain and anyone can produce or distribute them”
Antonyms
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Origin

From non- + proprietary.

Phrases

  • international nonproprietary name

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