C2
proprietary vs proprietorship
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| proprietaryadjective/prəˈpraɪ.ə.ter.i/ | Meaning owned by a particular company and protected so that others cannot legally copy or sell it | Goes with proprietary software | Example The company keeps its proprietary software secret from competitors. |
| proprietorshipnoun/prəˈpraɪ.ə.tər.ʃɪp/ | Meaning the legal right of owning something, especially a business | Goes with sole proprietorship | Example He runs the shop as a sole proprietorship and keeps all the profits. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The two firms are fighting over rights to the design.