+A **software license** is a legal instrument governing the use and distribution of [Software](/wiki/software). It grants users specific rights to run, modify, or share the [Code](/wiki/code), defining the terms under which software can be utilized and distributed.
+## See also
+- [Copyright](/wiki/copyright)
+- [Open Source](/wiki/open_source)
+- [Proprietary Software](/wiki/proprietary_software)
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