Glossary of Data Communications Terms

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Term: Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
Definition: Many transit networks have policies which restrict the use to which the network may be put. A well known example is NSFNET's AUP which does not allow commercial use. Enforcement of AUPs varies with the network. See also: National Science Foundation.

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