Proprietary Function
/prəˈpraɪətɛri ˈfʌŋkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A specific role, duty, or capability legally reserved to the owner or holder of proprietary rights in a product, technology, or service.
The proprietary function of the software prevented competitors from replicating its core algorithm.
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- proprietary function
- proprietary functions
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Commentary
Used to denote functions that are legally protected as exclusive to the rights holder; important to distinguish from general functional capabilities not covered by proprietary claims.
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