'total concept' is a perfectly acceptable phrase in written English.
It is often used to describe a broad, encompassing idea. For example, "The company's total concept focuses on customer service, staff satisfaction, and quality products."
"James Bond is a total concept put together by Ian Fleming.
But the total concept - artistic and philosophical - is that of Mr. Brook.
Nevertheless, the "total concept and feel" of the quilts are not substantially similar.
American rightwing radio host Rush Limbaugh said: "James Bond is a total concept put together by Ian Fleming.
This is a total concept, a snapshot of his state of mind and an amazing art piece.
Under the "total concept and feel" test, urged by defendants, we analyze "the similarities in such aspects as the total concept and feel, theme, characters, plot, sequence, pace, and setting" of the original and the allegedly infringing works.
"I want to explore even further the idea of making records that are total concepts," she added.
The store is a total-concept supplier to the rave revolution.
"the total-concept-and-feel locution functions as a reminder that, while the infringement analysis must begin by dissecting the copyrighted work into its component parts in order to clarify precisely what is not original, infringement analysis is not simply a matter of ascertaining similarity between components viewed in isolation...
When downsizing and starting over, most prefer to go to a total-concept store that has it all.
"Sgt. Pepper" pointed the way to longer total- concept albums like Radiohead's "In Rainbows," the big news in pop music today.
