driver's license
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of driver's license
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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He said she registered to vote as part of renewing her driver’s license in 2023.
From Salon • May 14, 2026
You’ll need to enter a California driver’s license or identification number or the last four digits of your Social Security number.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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
I find Daddy’s birth certificate and the driver’s license from when he drove a cab.
From "The Skin I'm In" by Sharon G. Flake
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