Open and Public domain

Open

Open adjective - Allowing passage without obstruction.

Public domain and open are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Public domain" instead an adjective "Open".

Nearby Words: opening, openness, opened, opener

Public domain

Public domain noun - Property rights that are held by the public at large.
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Synonyms for Public domain

Open and public domain are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Open" instead an adjective phrase "Public domain".

Both terms in one sentence

  • She's not so much public domain but as open source as modern copyright law permits of modern creations.
  • Worth noting that this remake is done with complete permission from Bungie, as they made the code open-source years ago, and put Marathon in the public domain sometime after.
    Source: Fan Remake
  • Wrestling / The Wrestling Observer Newsletter Public Domain Soundtrack: Shows often open with old blues songs.
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