Commercial Gain
/kəˈmɜːrʃəl ɡeɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) Profit or advantage obtained through commercial activity, often referenced in intellectual property and contract law.
The court ruled that the defendant's use of copyrighted material for commercial gain was unauthorized.
Forms
- commercial gains
Related terms
Commentary
The phrase commonly appears in contexts restricting unauthorized use of property or information to prevent profiting without permission.
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