patent
Pronunciation
Quick answer
An official right granted to an inventor to be the only one allowed to make or sell an invention.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The company filed a _____ for its new design."
Answer: patent
In your own words, what does "patent" mean?
An official right granted to an inventor to be the only one allowed to make or sell an invention.
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