"multilicence" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From multi- + licence. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|multi|licence}} multi- + licence Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} multilicence
  1. (computing) A licence to have the same software on multiple devices Categories (topical): Computing
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