driver's license

noun

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

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The state also has policies to prevent federal authorities from accessing motor vehicle and driver's license records of immigrants without a court order or search warrant. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026 The secretary of state's duties include election and voter-related matters, along with driver's license and vehicle registration matters. — Paula Wethington, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 How to remove your data from the internet Data brokers and other companies collect demographic information, Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, browsing histories, biometrics and employment and education records, among other records. — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2026 The suspect allegedly punched the woman with a closed fist before taking her phone and driver's license, then fleeing the scene, according to police. — Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 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 Oct. 2026.

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