pruning "dead" licenses

[John Cowan]

Eric S. Raymond scripsit:

> To the extent that we can promote freedom and get better outcomes by
> pruning licenses, I'd sacrifice "diversity" without a qualm.

What does "pruning" mean?  Does it mean decertifying, delisting, or
de-emphasizing?

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