identification card

noun

a card giving identifying data about a person, as full name, address, age, and color of hair and eyes, and often containing a photograph: for use as identification at a place of employment, school, club, etc.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of identification card¹

First recorded in 1905–10

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Federal officials have repeatedly pushed back the date by which travelers need the new federally compliant identification card.

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Those who don’t have a state-issued driver’s license or identification card that meets federal standards will either have to carry their passport while traveling within the United States or risk not being able to fly.

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For example, you can request a replacement driver’s license or identification card by visiting a local Disaster Recovery Center where DMV officials can help you replace or reapply for the documents.

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The federal Real ID Act will take effect May 7, meaning a standard state-issued driver’s license or identification card will no longer get people through airport security or into federal buildings.

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But he also appeared to make some elementary mistakes – including revealing his face in the hostel, and holding on to the gun and the fake identification card.

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