CEFR B2

public domain

noun phrase

Meaning

Works that are not protected by intellectual property laws and can be freely used, copied, and distributed by anyone.

Examples

Shakespeare's plays are now in the public domain.
The music was old enough to be in the public domain.

Synonyms: unrestricted, freely available, open access

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public domain (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈpʌblɪk doʊˈmeɪn

Definition

Works that are not protected by intellectual property laws and can be freely used, copied, and distributed by anyone.

Examples

Shakespeare's plays are now in the public domain.
The music was old enough to be in the public domain.
Many historical documents are available in the public domain.

Synonyms of public domain

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Antonyms of public domain

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