"overlicensed" meaning in English

See overlicensed in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more overlicensed [comparative], most overlicensed [superlative]
Etymology: over- + licensed Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|licensed}} over- + licensed Head templates: {{en-adj}} overlicensed (comparative more overlicensed, superlative most overlicensed)
  1. Licensed too much or too widely.
    Sense id: en-overlicensed-en-adj-u0LySVOg Categories (other): English terms prefixed with over- Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with over-: 45 55
  2. (computing) Having purchased more licences than are legally required. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-overlicensed-en-adj-8hbekhT2 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with over- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 10 90 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with over-: 45 55 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

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