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   The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition.  2000.
 
patented
 
SYLLABICATION:pat·ent·ed
PRONUNCIATION:  ptn-td
ADJECTIVE:1. Characteristic of, unique to, or originated by a particular person or group: Throughout the campaign, the candidate refuted his rival's criticisms with a series of patented responses. 2. Protected or conferred by a patent or letters patent: a patented process.
 
 
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