invariant section

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Definition of invariant section in English English dictionary

The section listing that which will not change during certain operations

Something that must not be removed or modified during redistribution

I had to include the GNU Manfesto as it was included in an invariant section.

A section that will not vary through changing state

Related Terms

invariant sections

plural form of invariant section

Hyphenation

in·va·ri·ant sec·tion

Turkish pronunciation

înveriınt sekşın

Pronunciation

/ənˈverēənt ˈseksʜən/ /ɪnˈvɛriːənt ˈsɛkʃən/

Etymology

() {law} * : Coined by Free Software Foundation in open-source copyright licenses.