crayon license

English

Etymology

Coined by Bruce Perens.

Noun

crayon license (plural crayon licenses)

1. (computer science, derogatory) A copyright public license written by non-professionals.
   • 2011, Bruce Perens‎^[1]:

     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.