What is "driver's license"

n. (context US English) 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.

n. a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle [syn: driver's licence, driving license, driving licence]