software licensing

[ˈsɔftˌwɛr ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ]
nounpl: software licensings
licenciamento de software
1. The legal agreement that grants users the right to use software under specific conditions and restrictions set by the software owner or publisher
Software licensing determines how many users can access the application and whether modifications are permitted.
O licenciamento de software determina quantos usuários podem acessar o aplicativo e se as modificações são permitidas.
2. The practice of distributing and managing software use rights through licenses
Our company needs to review its software licensing agreements to ensure compliance with regulations.
Nossa empresa precisa revisar seus acordos de licenciamento de software para garantir conformidade com as regulamentações.
3. The process of issuing licenses that permit the installation and use of software on specific devices or by specific users
Software licensing can be per-seat, per-device, or subscription-based depending on the vendor's model.
O licenciamento de software pode ser por assento, por dispositivo ou baseado em assinatura, dependendo do modelo do fornecedor.
In Brazil, software licensing has become increasingly important due to growing corporate compliance requirements and anti-piracy initiatives. Many Brazilian companies now invest in proper software asset management. In the USA, software licensing is a major component of the tech industry's business model, with companies like Microsoft and Adobe relying heavily on licensing revenue. The term is used formally in business, legal, and IT contexts in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
software licensesoftware agreementlicense agreementsoftware authorizationusage rights
Antonyms / Antônimos
software piracyillegal copyingunauthorized use

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
licenciamento de software
Standard term used across Brazil in business and technical contexts
São Paulo
licenciamento de software
Commonly used in the tech industry hub; may also use 'contrato de licença de software'
Rio de Janeiro
licenciamento de software
Standard usage in business environments
Portugal
licenciamento de software
Same term used; Portuguese may also say 'licença de software' more frequently in casual speech

Related Words

end-user license agreement (EULA)open source licenseproprietary softwarecopyrightdigital rights management (DRM)freewaresharewaresubscription model

Related Idioms & Phrases

to comply with licensing terms
licensing model
licensing fee
licensing violation
volume licensing
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