Identification Card
/ˌaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən kɑrd/
Definitions
- (n.) A government-issued document serving as official proof of a person's identity.
The employee was required to present her identification card at the security checkpoint.
- (n.) Any document or card used to verify an individual's identity in legal, employment, or transactional contexts.
The bank requested an identification card before opening the account.
Forms
- identification cards
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Commentary
Identification cards are foundational in legal contexts requiring proof of identity and often must comply with statutory standards for validity and security features.
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