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Proprietary software refers to software that is owned by an individual or a company and is protected by copyright laws. It is also known as closed-source software as the source code is not freely available to the public. The owner of the proprietary software has exclusive rights to distribute, modify, and sell the software. Users of proprietary software typically need to purchase a license to use the software and are bound by the terms and conditions set by the owner. Examples of proprietary software include Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, and Oracle Database.