license plate
noun
: a plate or tag (as of metal) attesting that a license has been secured and usually bearing a registration number
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He was last seen driving a gray Hyundai Elantra with the California license plate number 8LZD084.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Authorities said the vehicle's license plate was not registered to the vehicle.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Puppy love turns to obsession when Lucas runs a check on Andrew’s license plates, a decision that will have disastrous consequences for both.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Kaitlyn Barnes, 35, was last seen around 5 p.m. in the midtown area of Kansas City, driving a silver Kia Niro with the license plate number TK0N4J, according to the release.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 29 Jan. 2025
Authorities said the vehicle's license plate was not registered to the vehicle.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Puppy love turns to obsession when Lucas runs a check on Andrew’s license plates, a decision that will have disastrous consequences for both.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025
Kaitlyn Barnes, 35, was last seen around 5 p.m. in the midtown area of Kansas City, driving a silver Kia Niro with the license plate number TK0N4J, according to the release.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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“License plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/license%20plate. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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