Creative Commons License
Type: noun, legal term
Pronunciation: /kree-ay-tiv-kom-uhnz-lie-sens/
Also spelled or known as: CC License
Plural: Creative Commons Licenses
Related: Copyright License
What does Creative Commons License mean? A public copyright license that allows creators to grant specific usage permissions for their work.
A Creative Commons License is a standardized copyright license that enables creators to allow others to use, share, distribute, or adapt their work under specified conditions.
Creative Commons licenses range from highly permissive licenses to those restricting commercial use or derivative works.
They are commonly used for music, photographs, videos, educational resources, and online content.
Creative Commons License synonyms: CC License, Open License, Public Copyright License
Example sentence: “The composer released the instrumental under a Creative Commons License.”