noun
copyleft
Copyleft (noun) means the philosophy of using copyrights to enforce freedom of information, especially software source code.
noun
1
The philosophy of using copyrights to enforce freedom of information, especially software source code.
2
A software license that follows this philosophy.
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Etymology
A pun on copyright, which refers to using copyright laws for purposes that are in some ways contrary to copyright's original intent.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of copyleft?
"copyleft" (noun) means the philosophy of using copyrights to enforce freedom of information, especially software source code.
What are the different meanings of copyleft?
"copyleft" has 2 main meanings: 1. The philosophy of using copyrights to enforce freedom of information, especially software source code; 2. A software license that follows this philosophy.