driver's license
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of driver's license
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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If you’re unsure about your voter status, you can find your record here by providing some personal information including your date of birth and driver’s license number.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Estelle told the officer during questioning that she thought she could vote in local elections because a state motor vehicles department employee had told her when she renewed her driver’s license that she was eligible.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
At the time, Antonelli didn’t have a driver’s license and was still finishing school.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
But you also need to prove your true home is elsewhere by doing things such as getting a driver’s license, registering to vote, choosing a primary-care physician, and keeping track of your days, Stephens says.
From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026
She never did get her driver's license, so he even drives her to church on Sundays.
From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins
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