patent

Definitions of patent
  1. noun
    a document granting an inventor sole rights to an invention
    synonyms: licentie, octrooi, startvergunning
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    type of:
    document, paperassen, papier, papieren
    writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
  2. noun
    an official document granting a right or privilege
    synonyms: licentie, octrooi, startvergunning
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