"protected term" meaning in English

See protected term in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: protected terms [plural]
Etymology: From protected + term, Etymology templates: {{compound|en|protected|term}} protected + term Head templates: {{en-noun}} protected term (plural protected terms)
  1. (law) A term which legally may only be applied to products produced in a specific region. Synonyms: protected name
    Sense id: en-protected_term-en-noun-IOXGUHCF Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law

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