1. The state of creative works or inventions that are not protected by intellectual property rights and are available for public use without restriction
Classic novels like Pride and Prejudice are in the public domain.
Romances clássicos como Orgulho e Preconceito estão no domínio público.
2. Information or knowledge that is widely known and accessible to the general public
The scandal became public domain after the news broke.
O escândalo se tornou domínio público após a notícia vazar.
3. In law, the realm of intellectual property where copyright or patent protection has expired or was never granted
Once the copyright expires, the work enters the public domain.
Quando o direito autoral expira, a obra entra no domínio público.