"crayon license" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crayon licenses [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Bruce Perens. Head templates: {{en-noun}} crayon license (plural crayon licenses)
  1. (computer science, derogatory) A copyright public license written by non-professionals. Wikipedia link: Bruce Perens Tags: derogatory Categories (topical): Computer science
    Sense id: en-crayon_license-en-noun-OPuWjKj- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computer, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, science, sciences

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