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Expand Up @@ -11,15 +11,10 @@ hardware, or documentation. The SPDX License List includes a
standardized short identifier, the full name, the license text, and a
canonical permanent URL for each license and exception.

It is more than just a list, though. The SPDX License List incorporates
* [license inclusion principles](license-inclusion-principles.md)
regarding what is eligible for inclusion on the SPDX License List
* [matching guidelines](https://spdx.github.io/spdx-spec/v2.3/license-matching-guidelines-and-templates/)
provide parameters as to what constitutes a match to a license or exception on the SPDX License List
* an [explanation of the fields](license-fields.md)
used in the SPDX License List
* [license expression syntax](LINK)
enable expressing composite licensing scenarios, such as when more than one license applies, there is a choice of license, or an exception or additional terms apply to the license
It is more than just a list, though. Don’t just gloss over what’s written before
[each](https://spdx.org/licenses/#preamble) [section](https://spdx.org/licenses/#deprecated)
of the list. That information will help you use and contribute to the SPDX
License List.

The authoritative files for the SPDX License List are stored in XML source files
in a [Github repo](https://github.com/spdx/license-list-XML). These files are
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