driver's license

noun

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

Examples of driver's license in a Sentence

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As part of these legal repercussions, Busch forfeited his driver's license and will be required to seek temporary driving permission. Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024 That can be, for instance, a North Carolina driver's license or passport. Katie Peralta Soloff, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024 Rim fled but was apprehended after two witnesses identified his driver's license photo, court documents said. Lauren De Young, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024 In addition to the DUI charge, Bryan did not have a valid driver's license on his person at the time of the arrest. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 28 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 8 Nov. 2024.

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