document issued to a specific person by a government authority, permitting this person to drive one or more classes of motor vehicle on public roads and highways. As the licence generally has a photograph of the licensee, it is generally used as an identification document, and may be required when making credit purchases, cashing checks, applying for employment etc.' name='description'> driver's license - definition and meaning
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  • noun US A document issued to a specific person by a government authority, permitting this person to drive one or more classes of motor vehicle on public roads and highways. As the licence generally has a photograph of the licensee, it is generally used as an identification document, and may be required when making credit purchases, cashing checks, applying for employment etc.

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  • noun a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle

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synonyms (2)

Words with the same meaning

  1. driver's licence
  2. driving licence

hypernyms (3)

Words that are more generic or abstract

  1. licence
  2. license
  3. permit

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