Unlicense

Noun · Open Source

Definitions

  1. A permissive software license intended to dedicate code to the public domain while also providing fallback license terms where pure public-domain dedication may not be recognized. It is used by projects seeking maximal simplicity and freedom of reuse.

    In plain English: A software license meant to make code as close to public domain as practical.

    Example: "They chose the Unlicense because they wanted the code to be as close to unrestricted reuse as possible."

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