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+# NOTE: Temporary allowlist for Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception
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+Branch: `remediations/allow-apache-llvm-exception`
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+Purpose: Add a timeboxed allowlist entry for `Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception` to `deny.toml` to unblock CI while the maintainers pursue upstream or replacement remediation for `ar_archive_writer`.
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+Timebox: Remove no later than 2026-02-10 (90 days from addition).
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+Tracking: See `issues/TRACK-2025-11-09-RSA-PASTE.md` and PR #2 for the remediation plan and tasks.