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driver's license

American  

noun

  1. a permit, as one issued by a state's motor vehicle bureau, that allows the holder to drive a motor vehicle on public roads.


Etymology

Origin of driver's license

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

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Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, whose office regulates motor vehicles, helped to draft legislation that requires anyone riding one of the bikes on the street to have a driver’s license, title, registration and insurance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

To find your record, you’ll need to provide your full name, date of birth, state driver’s license or identification card number and the last four digits of your Social Security number.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

He said she registered to vote as part of renewing her driver’s license in 2023.

From Salon • May 14, 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

Three small hairs were embedded in the crack, and Art Moran carved them free with his pocketknife and tucked them into the sheath in his wallet that also held his driver’s license.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson

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