Appropriable

/əˈproʊpriəbəl/ adjective

Definition

Able to be appropriated or taken for one's own use; suitable to be claimed or adopted.

Etymology

From 'appropriate' + the suffix '-able,' meaning 'capable of being' or 'worthy of being.' Indicates something that can be rightfully taken or used.

Kelly Says

In copyright law, 'appropriable' distinguishes between creative work that belongs to someone and ideas that are in the public domain and available for anyone to use.

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