BSD License

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. A family of permissive open source licenses derived from the Berkeley Software Distribution tradition, allowing broad reuse with relatively few obligations beyond attribution and disclaimers. BSD-style licenses are often chosen when minimal restriction is desired.

    In plain English: A permissive family of open source licenses that allows broad reuse with few restrictions.

    Example: "They went with the BSD License because they wanted broad adoption without copyleft requirements."

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