license plate
noun
: a plate or tag (as of metal) attesting that a license has been secured and usually bearing a registration number
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Dispatch sent out a notice about an individual with the same car and license plate number as Moore.
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
Michigan's red, white and blue license plate is returning in celebration of the United States semiquincentennial, the Michigan Secretary of State's Office said in a Thursday news release.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Surveillance cameras from multiple areas captured a black 2015 Infiniti Q50 leaving the area, with license plate reader technology identifying the car as being registered to Gallegos’ mother.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Tiger and his girlfriend followed their car to get a view of their license plate, prosecutors said in court.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
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Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 Dec. 2025
Michigan's red, white and blue license plate is returning in celebration of the United States semiquincentennial, the Michigan Secretary of State's Office said in a Thursday news release.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Surveillance cameras from multiple areas captured a black 2015 Infiniti Q50 leaving the area, with license plate reader technology identifying the car as being registered to Gallegos’ mother.
—Perry Vandell, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025
Tiger and his girlfriend followed their car to get a view of their license plate, prosecutors said in court.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 11 Dec. 2025
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“License plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/license%20plate. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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