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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Her character also has a fake handicapped license plate and cheats at golf.
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Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Are there size limits or measurements for license plate frames?
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
He was identified through surveillance footage at the school, which captured his vehicle and license plate number, the complaint said.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The carrier turned around, caught up to the van and took photos, including of the back license plate.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
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Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Are there size limits or measurements for license plate frames?
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
He was identified through surveillance footage at the school, which captured his vehicle and license plate number, the complaint said.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
The carrier turned around, caught up to the van and took photos, including of the back license plate.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
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“License plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/license%20plate. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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