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.
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Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: steward (Noun). A person who manages the property or affairs for another entity. steward (Noun). A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions.steward (Noun). A flight attendant, especially but not exclusively a male flight attendant.iktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: steward (Noun). A person who manages the property or affairs for another entity. steward (Noun). A ship's officer who is in charge of making dining arrangements and provisions.