Definition of patented

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pat·ent·ed

n-t

d) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Characteristic of, unique to, or originated by a particular person or group: Throughout the campaign, the candidate refuted his rival's criticisms with a series of patented responses.
Protected or conferred by a patent or letters patent: a patented process.

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