What does under license mean?
<p><a href="http://gitolite.com/gitolite/index.html#license" rel="nofollow">Gitolite</a> says:</p>

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  <p>NOTE: GIT is a trademark of Software Freedom Conservancy and my use of
  "Gitolite" is under license.</p>
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<p>What does <strong>under license</strong> mean here? Does it mean <strong>Software Freedom Conservancy</strong> gives permission to use <code>Git</code> phrase inside <code>Gitolite</code>?</p>

<p>Yes, the SFC doesn't allow the usage of the term "git" for third-party products unless they have their permisison.</p>

<p>From the <a href="https://git-scm.com/trademark" rel="nofollow">Git Trademark Policy, 2.3 Prohibited usages of the Marks</a>:</p>

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  <p>In addition, you may not use any of the Marks as a syllable in a new word or as part of a portmanteau (e.g., "Gitalicious", "Gitpedia") used as a mark for a third-party product or service without Conservancy's written permission. For the avoidance of doubt, this provision applies even to third-party marks that use the Marks as a syllable or as part of a portmanteau to refer to a product or service's use of Git code.</p>
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