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nonproprietary

Syllabification: (non·pro·pri·e·tar·y)
Definition of nonproprietary

adjective

  • (especially of computer hardware or software) conforming to standards that are in the public domain or are widely licensed, and so not restricted to one manufacturer.
  • not registered or protected as a trademark or brand name; generic.

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