driver's license

noun

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

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At the start of October, Wisconsin motorists will see a $50 increase in vehicle title fees and a $8.50 increase in new or renewed driver's license fees. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025 Arizonans have been required to provide citizenship documents to obtain a driver's license since 1996. Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 Want to get a driver's license at age 20: Ohio will require driver's education training for anyone under 21 years old. Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025 The Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement estimates this would present a barrier for about 9% of adult U.S. citizens, or about 21 million people, who don't have a current driver's license. Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for driver's license

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 11 Jul. 2025.

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