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Legal
Open Source License
OH-pen SORS LY-sens
/ˈoʊpən sɔːrs ˈlaɪsəns/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
OHpenSORSLYsens
Dictionary meaning
A type of license for computer software that allows the source code to be freely used, modified, and distributed, subject to conditions that may include attribution requirements or copyleft obligations requiring derivative works to remain open source.
Examples
- The project is released under the MIT open source license, permitting commercial use.
- GPL is a copyleft open source license requiring derivative works to be similarly licensed.
Synonyms: FOSS license, free software license
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