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shareware

[ shair-wair ]

noun

, Computers.
  1. software distributed without initial charge but for which the user is encouraged to pay a nominal fee to cover support for continued use.

shareware

/ ˈʃɛəˌwɛə /

noun

  1. computing software available to all users without the need for a licence and for which a token fee is requested

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