beerware

noun

beerware

noun

Etymology From beer + -ware.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences Humorous, Often Software that can be used under a relaxed licence, with the user encouraged to pay for the software by donating to its author enough money to buy a beer.

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