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registration plate

British

noun

Also called: license plate. licence plate. numberplate. a plate mounted on the front and back of a motor vehicle bearing the registration number

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People in China also normally pay thousands for their vehicle registration plate - sometimes more than the cost of the car itself - as part of government efforts to limit congestion and pollution.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2025

She was also ordered to deliver six of her vehicles, including a pink Range Rover with a personalised registration plate, to the trustee to help pay off money owed.

From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024

"That gave us another registration plate and that registration plate took us to Sheffield."

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2023

The fatal collision in the heart of Washington DC unfolded as uniformed officers pulled the car over for an expired registration plate.

From BBC • Jul. 12, 2023

Under the new regulations approved by the cabinet, riders will have to wear a helmet and have insurance, while e-scooters will now be required to have a registration plate.

From Reuters • Jun. 27, 2023

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