driver's license
Americannoun
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
He said she registered to vote as part of renewing her driver’s license in 2023.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
Though B.B.’s TPS remains active because of the court proceedings, her driver’s license expired Feb. 3 and she has since had to rely on friends and rideshares to get around while repeatedly requesting a renewal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 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
So Nathan Pauley, D.V.M., said that he’d seen Cade Hernandez’s California driver’s license, and even copied down the plates on Cade’s pickup.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
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