Assertion: patent | /r/CapableOf | rest in the sound
Facets:
value: discretion of the legislature
type: OTHER
value: to say
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: By virtue of this authority congress can grant patents to inventors, and it rests in the sound, discretion of the legislature to say when, and for what length of time, and under what circumstances the patent for an invention shall be granted.