Vehicle Registration
/ˈviːɪkəl ˌrɛdʒɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) Official process by which a vehicle is recorded with a governmental authority, granting authorization for legal operation and establishing ownership records.
She completed the vehicle registration to legally drive her new car.
- (n.) The certificate or document issued as proof of a vehicle's registration.
The police asked to see his vehicle registration during the traffic stop.
Forms
- vehicle registrations
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Commentary
Vehicle registration involves both procedural and documentary aspects; clarity in contracts or statutes often distinguishes the act from the certificate issued.
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