"OpenOffice" cannot be opened

What's with Apple? I have been using OpenOffice for years on my Macs. In the past week or so I have been getting the following message on my M1 MacBook Pro when I try to use this app: "OpenOffice cannot be opened because the developer cannot be verified. MacOS cannot verify this app is free from malware."

I down loaded the app again but I still get the same message. OpenOffice is not in the App Store. Is Apple trying to force you in downloading/purchasing their apps?

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"OpenOffice" cannot be opened

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