Proprietary
/prəˈpraɪəˌtɛri/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to ownership, especially of private property or information.
The company has proprietary technology that gives it a competitive edge.
- (adj.) Held under exclusive legal right; privately owned and controlled.
Proprietary software cannot be freely modified or distributed.
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Use "proprietary" to emphasize exclusivity of ownership or rights, often in commercial or technological contexts.
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