public_domain-n; 1 Senses

Sense Number 1: property rights that belong to the general public

Commentary: PUBLIC_DOMAIN[+state][+ownership][+of_property_rights][+by_public][+general]

Examples:
This algorithm is in the public domain and therefore free of charge.
These grazing lands are in the public domain.

Mappings:
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1