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License plate
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a metal or plastic plate on a vehicle, displaying a unique combination of letters and numbers assigned by the government for identification
Grammatical Information
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plural form
license plates
What is a "license plate"?
A license plate is a metal or plastic tag attached to a vehicle that displays a unique combination of numbers and letters for identification. It is issued by the government and serves as a registration number for the vehicle. The license plate helps authorities track and identify vehicles on the road. Each region or country has its own specific design, and in some places, the license plate may include additional features, like a validation sticker, to indicate when the vehicle's registration is due for renewal.
Examples
The police officer ran the license plate number through the database to check for any outstanding warrants.
