Permissive License

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. An open source license that allows broad reuse, modification, and redistribution with relatively few obligations, typically requiring attribution and notices but not reciprocal licensing of derivatives. MIT, BSD, and Apache-style licenses are common examples.

    In plain English: An open source license that puts relatively few restrictions on reuse.

    Example: "They chose a permissive license because they wanted maximum adoption, including in proprietary products."

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