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
You can register here — have your state driver’s license or identification card number, the last four digits of your Social Security number and date of birth ready.
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
Too young to have a driver’s license, he was already wealthy enough to own four or five cars.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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