driver's license

noun

: a license issued under governmental authority that permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle

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Among the unsecured information was driver's license numbers, dates of birth and insurance quotes. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2024 To get the free pass, guests need to show proof of residence such as a driver's license, lease or voter registration. Nate Rau, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 Lawrence admitted to not having a valid driver's license, the complaint states. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024 The form does not require documentation or proof of citizenship, but federal law requires voters to provide a driver's license number or the last four digits of their Social Security number at minimum to register in every state. Laura Doan, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for driver's license 

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of driver's license was in 1904

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“Driver's license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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