multilicense
Multilicense is an American adjective or verb describing a situation in which something — a piece of software, a professional, a vehicle — holds or is subject to more than one license.
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Multilicense is an American adjective or verb describing a situation in which something — a piece of software, a professional, a vehicle — holds or is subject to more than one license. In software contexts it means software released under multiple licenses simultaneously, giving users a choice of which terms to accept. In professional contexts it can refer to an individual holding licenses in multiple jurisdictions. The term is functional and technical rather than slang.
The software was multilicensed under both GPL and a commercial option to suit different types of users.
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(US) Having more than one license.
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