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Of or referring to exclusive rights granted by a sovereign state to an inventor or their assignee for a limited period of time in exchange for the public discloser of the invention.

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fielder

Sports; Baseball

Any defensive player.

aiming off

Sports; Shooting

When a shooter takes into account the wind and makes adjustments when aiming at a target.

El Salvador

Beverages; Coffee

Coffee from El Salvador is generally dependable but undistinguished. It has a good body and rather listless acidity and flavor.

old crop

Beverages; Coffee

This is coffee that has been held in warehouses before shipping. Old crop may or may not be superior in cup characteristics to a new crop of the same coffee.

ground under repair

Sports; Golf

These are places on a golf course that are being repaired. If you hit your ball into one of these areas you can move it without having to take a penalty.

compensation

Business services; Human resources

Refers to everything received from an employer to an employee for his/her services, including salary and benefits.

unearned income (revenue)

Financial services; General Finance

Income received in advance of the time at which it is earned, such as prepaid rent.

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