proprietary


Definition: Meaning of, proprietary in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / prəˈprʌɪət(ə)ri /

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[formal]
  1. especially British English a proprietary product is one that is sold under a TRADE NAME
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  2. relating to who owns something
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  3. proprietary behaviour makes it seem that you think you own something or someone
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proprietary used in phrases

  • proprietary colony (noun)
    1. in 17th century a colony given to a proprietor to govern
  • proprietary drug (noun)
    1. can be produced and sold only by the company holding the patent a drug that has a trade name and is protected by a patent
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