Id Card
/ˈaɪˌdiː kɑːrd/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document issued by a governmental or authorized entity to verify the identity of an individual.
The security guard requested to see her id card before granting access.
- (n.) A card used as proof of membership or affiliation within an organization, often serving identification and authorization purposes.
Employees must display their id cards at all times within the premises.
Forms
- id cards
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Commentary
Legal definitions of 'id card' emphasize its role as a reliable identity verification tool issued by an authority; drafting should clarify issuer and purpose to avoid ambiguity.
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