driver's license
noun
: a license issued under governmental authority that permits the holder to operate a motor vehicle
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Kansas officials expect to cancel about 1,700 driver's licenses and issue new birth certificates for up to 1,800 people, according to the Kansas Department of Revenue.
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Driving privileges Getting a driver's license is an important rite of passage for many teens.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The system is used by agencies that provide health care benefits, Social Security benefits and state driver's licenses, among other uses, according to DHS.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Duffy said the registration system and requirements for trucking companies will be strengthened while Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors conduct more spot checks of trucks and commercial driver's license schools.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Driving privileges Getting a driver's license is an important rite of passage for many teens.
—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The system is used by agencies that provide health care benefits, Social Security benefits and state driver's licenses, among other uses, according to DHS.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Duffy said the registration system and requirements for trucking companies will be strengthened while Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors conduct more spot checks of trucks and commercial driver's license schools.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Driver's license.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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