License
/ˈlaɪsəns/
Definition
A legal contract specifying how open-source software may be used, modified, and distributed (MIT, Apache 2.0, GPL).
Example in context
"MIT license: do whatever you want, just keep the copyright notice. GPL: derivatives must also be open source."
Practice this term
Master License in context by working through exercises in the Open Source & Community module. You'll see the term used in real engineering scenarios with multiple-choice, fill-in-the-blank, and matching drills.