license plate
nounDefinition of license plate
: a plate or tag (as of metal) attesting that a license has been secured and usually bearing a registration number
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Kian Salem, an 18-year-old college student who shot the video, told KDFW-TV in Dallas that customers noted the man's license plate number and gave it to a postal employee. — Houston Chronicle, "Authorities investigate Dallas postal customer's racist rant," 22 Aug. 2019 The footage from the motel showed the suspect vehicle — a gold and silver Nissan Maxima — but the license plate number was not legible, detectives said. — Jacob Beltran, ExpressNews.com, "Google Maps images leads police to vehicle involved in fatal hit-and-run," 21 Aug. 2019 The man moved quickly and police were unable to get a more accurate description, a photo or a license plate number, Litofsky said. — Cody Boteler, baltimoresun.com, "Baltimore County officials are looking for man who moved a rabid raccoon in Pikesville," 20 Aug. 2019 Police were able to get a license plate number from the 2007 Dodge Charger, which came back to Sanders. — Clifford Ward, chicagotribune.com, "University Park man facing trial in stabbing death of Hinsdale woman fails in bid to have arrest, police interview quashed," 14 Aug. 2019 Uber already offers a passenger 911 button in more than 100 cities that not only connects to emergency dispatch, but also sends a rider’s GPS location, car make and model, and license plate number. — NBC News, "Harassment and indifference: Passengers say Lyft isn't doing enough to monitor drivers," 7 Aug. 2019 When a gun is purchased in another state, the purchaser’s information including address, driver’s license number and license plate number should be placed in a police database and a tracker placed in the firearm. — Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, "Letter: California gun laws moot if they’re bought out-of-state," 6 Aug. 2019 Drivers are worried about getting kids safely on and off their buses, not catching the license plate numbers of bad drivers. — Arika Herron, Indianapolis Star, "With stiffer penalties for passing them, school buses are back on the road. Here's when to stop.," 6 Aug. 2019 The brother of the shooting victim, Williams said, jumped into his vehicle to follow the shooter, reportedly to get her license plate number. — Carol Robinson | [email protected], al.com, "Ongoing dispute between 2 women leads to gunfire at east Birmingham gas station," 22 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'license plate.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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