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noun
The philosophy of using copyrights to enforce freedom of information, especially software source code.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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noun
A software license that follows this philosophy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
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Antonyms: none provided
verb
To license under a copyleft license.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
A pun on copyright, which refers to using copyright laws for purposes that are in some ways contrary to copyright's original intent.
Across languages
9 source translations are retained for this English entry.
