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Definition

noun. a person or firm or organization that has a governmentapproved right to offer a service or product within a particular geographical area

Example Sentence

A patented invention is an example of a legal monopoly.

Synonyms

statutory monopoly; de jure monopoly; monopoly protected by law

Antonyms

unlawful monopoly

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