Meanings
nouncrayon license (plural crayon licenses)
plural crayon licenses
- derogatorycomputerA copyright public license written by nonprofessionals.
Crayon licenses show a lack of understanding of copyright law, license structure, and most important: what would happen if the license were to be interpreted in court.
2011, Bruce Perens
Origin
Coined by Bruce Perens.
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crayon license. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crayon%20license
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“crayon license.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crayon%20license. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “crayon license,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/crayon%20license.
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