DEFINITION of 'Patent'. A government license that gives the holder exclusive rights to a process, design or new invention for a designated period of time. Applications for patents are usually handled by a government agency. In the U.S. the United States Patent and Trademark Office handles application and documentation. Next Up.
Definition of attendant - a person employed to provide a service to the public in a particular place, a person who is present on a particular occasion Definition of attendant - a person employed to provide a service to the public in a particular place, a person who is present on a particular occasion dictionary thesaurus
Definition of steward for English Language Learners. : 1  a person and especially a man whose job is to serve meals and take care of passengers on a train, airplane, or ship. : 2  someone who protects or is responsible for money, property, etc. : 3  a person whose job is to manage the land and property of another person.