driver's license

noun

: a license issued under governmental authority that permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle

Examples of driver's license in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Her driver's license is also permanently suspended. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 The latest step is part of a years-long issue dating back to 2019 when the BMV recognized X as a gender option other than male or female on driver's licenses. Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024 According to the complaint, Wisconsin Department of Transportation records show that Margary-Ramos has never been issued a valid driver's license. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024 Proof of residency is required in the form of a water bill or valid driver's license, according to the release. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 9 Apr. 2024 An unexpired driver's license issued by another U.S. state, the District of Columbia or territory of the United States or Canada if the license includes a picture of the person and the person's date of birth. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 5 Apr. 2024 Levy said all the applicants who were inappropriately granted commercial driver's license have been identified. Kinga Borondy, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2024 But one of the big, big differences is that states have access to Social Security numbers, driver's license data. Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024 The guidelines outline a process for ensuring high assurance multifactor authentication (MFA) and confirming the real-world existence of an identity using various sources like a driver's license or passport. Michael Engle, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of driver's license was in 1904

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“Driver's license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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