intellectual property
noun
Definition of intellectual property
: property (such as an idea, invention, or process) that derives from the work of the mind or intellect; also : an application, right, or registration relating to this
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Examples of intellectual property in a Sentence
Any song that you write is your intellectual property.
1769
First Known Use of intellectual property
1769
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INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY Defined for English Language Learners
intellectual property
noun
Definition of intellectual property for English Language Learners
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law : something (such as an idea, invention, or process) that comes from a person's mind
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