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protected software

[prəˈtɛktɪd ˈsɔftwɛr]
nounpl: protected software / protected softwares
software protegido
1. Software that is legally protected by copyright, patent, license agreement, or other intellectual property laws, restricting unauthorized copying, modification, or distribution
The protected software requires a valid license key to run.
O software protegido requer uma chave de licença válida para ser executado.
2. Software that has built-in security measures or encryption to prevent unauthorized access or modification
Protected software often includes digital rights management (DRM) technology.
O software protegido frequentemente inclui tecnologia de gestão de direitos digitais (DRM).
Synonyms
proprietary softwarecopyrighted softwarelicensed softwarerestricted software
Antonyms
open source softwarefreewarepublic domain softwareunprotected software

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
software protegido
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
software protegido / software licenciado
Business context often uses 'licenciado'
Portugal
software protegido
Standard usage equivalent to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

intellectual property protection
copyright infringement
digital rights management (DRM)
license agreement
proprietary rights
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