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public-domain

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﹒The status of creative materials that are not protected by intellectual property laws such as copyright, trademark, or patent laws.

﹒The state of being available for use, reproduction, or distribution by the general public without restriction or permission.

Examples

﹒Many classic novels are now in the public-domain, allowing anyone to read or publish them for free.

﹒The filmmaker decided to use public-domain music to avoid the complexities of copyright licensing.

﹒Once a work enters the public-domain, it can be freely adapted and remixed by the general population.

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