Apache Software License
Noun · Open Source
Definitions
A permissive open source license, most commonly Apache License 2.0, that allows broad use, modification, and redistribution while including explicit patent provisions and required notices. It is widely adopted in commercial-friendly open source projects.
In plain English: A permissive open source license that allows broad use while including clear patent terms.
Example: "Legal preferred the Apache Software License because the patent language was clearer than some older permissive licenses."
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