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intellectual property
noun
law : something (such as an idea, invention, or process) that comes from a person's mind
Full Definition of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
: property (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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First Known Use of INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
circa 1808
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