From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdriving licenceˈdriving ˌlicence ●●○ noun [countable] TTC British English an official document or card that says that you are legally allowed to drive SYN driver’s license American English
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driving licence• They represent a man's date of birth, a driving licence number and an identity number.• No, she did not own a car - could not afford to - but she did have a driving licence.• Dalton was a lorry driver, Fox didn't even have a driving licence.• A clean driving licence is essential.• A ration book for certain items of food, clothing coupons, driving licence.• You must have, or be able to obtain a full driving licence.• When he was seventeen he lost his driving licence after receiving 27 speeding summonses.• They were protesting against a new highway code and a points-system driving licence. 