public domain
public land; lands that belong to the government; creative works that are available for public use because they are not copyrighted or patented | ||||
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Public domain Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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public domain
(PD) The total absence of copyright protection. If something is "in the public domain" then anyone can copy it or use it in any way they wish. The author has none of the exclusive rights which apply to a copyright work.
The phrase "public domain" is often used incorrectly to refer to freeware or shareware (software which is copyrighted but is distributed without (advance) payment). Public domain means no copyright -- no exclusive rights. In fact the phrase "public domain" has no legal status at all in the UK.
See also archive site, careware, charityware, copyleft, crippleware, guiltware, postcardware and -ware. Compare payware.
(PD) The total absence of copyright protection. If something is "in the public domain" then anyone can copy it or use it in any way they wish. The author has none of the exclusive rights which apply to a copyright work.
The phrase "public domain" is often used incorrectly to refer to freeware or shareware (software which is copyrighted but is distributed without (advance) payment). Public domain means no copyright -- no exclusive rights. In fact the phrase "public domain" has no legal status at all in the UK.
See also archive site, careware, charityware, copyleft, crippleware, guiltware, postcardware and -ware. Compare payware.
| Multimedia Glossary |
Public domain
software is available for unrestricted use, and can be copied freely and even renamed and resold.
software is available for unrestricted use, and can be copied freely and even renamed and resold.
Public domain Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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public domain
Noun
1. property rights that are held by the public at large
(hypernym) property right
Noun
1. property rights that are held by the public at large
(hypernym) property right
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public domain
public domain
n : property rights that are held by the public at large
public domain
n : property rights that are held by the public at large
Public domain Definition from Law Dictionaries & Glossaries
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National Domain, Public D
NATIONAL DOMAIN, PUBLIC D - All the property which belongs to the state is comprehended under the name of national or public domain.
Care must be taken not to confound the public or national domain, with the national finances, or the public revenue, as taxes, imposts, contributions, duties, and the like, which are not considered as property, and are essentially attached to the sovereignty. Vide Domain; Eminent Domain.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
NATIONAL DOMAIN, PUBLIC D - All the property which belongs to the state is comprehended under the name of national or public domain.
Care must be taken not to confound the public or national domain, with the national finances, or the public revenue, as taxes, imposts, contributions, duties, and the like, which are not considered as property, and are essentially attached to the sovereignty. Vide Domain; Eminent Domain.
This entry contains material from Bouvier's Legal Dictionary, a work published in the 1850's.
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Public domain
A term of American copyright law referring to works that are not copyright protected, free for all to use without permission. - (read more on Public domain)
A term of American copyright law referring to works that are not copyright protected, free for all to use without permission. - (read more on Public domain)
Public domain Definition from Society & Culture Dictionaries & Glossaries
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PUBLIC DOMAIN (LANDS)
All the lands of the United States which the federal government obtained by cession from: (1) the 13 Original States (1789-1802); (2) the Louisiana Purchase (1803); (3) the cession from Spain (1819): (4) the occupation of the Oregon Territory (1846); (5) the Mexican Cession (1848); (6) the purchase from Texas (1850); (7) the Gadsen Purchase (1853); and (8) the purchase of Alaska (1867).
All the lands of the United States which the federal government obtained by cession from: (1) the 13 Original States (1789-1802); (2) the Louisiana Purchase (1803); (3) the cession from Spain (1819): (4) the occupation of the Oregon Territory (1846); (5) the Mexican Cession (1848); (6) the purchase from Texas (1850); (7) the Gadsen Purchase (1853); and (8) the purchase of Alaska (1867).
Public domain Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Public Domain
openly available to everyone and not subject to copyright protection.
openly available to everyone and not subject to copyright protection.
Public domain Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Public-domain
Software that has no copyright or fee, which means you can copy, use, and even alter and sell it.
Software that has no copyright or fee, which means you can copy, use, and even alter and sell it.
Public domain Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Public domain
Public domain comprises the body of knowledge and innovation (especially creative works such as writing, art, music, and inventions) in relation to which no person or other legal entity can establish or maintain proprietary interests within a particular legal jurisdiction. This body of information and creativity is considered to be part of a common cultural and intellectual heritage, which, in general, anyone may use or exploit, whether for commercial or non-commercial purposes. About 15 percent of all books are in the public domain, including 10 percent of all books that are still in print.
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