What is the meaning of proprietary?

noun

  • An unincorporated business owned by a single person who is responsible for its liabilities and entitled to its profits.

adjective

  • Protected by trademark or patent or copyright; made or produced or distributed by one having exclusive rights.
    • usage: "`Tylenol' is a proprietary drug of which `acetaminophen' is the generic form"
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