proof of identity
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2.7
- noun
- /pruːf əv aɪˈdɛntɪti/
- Formal
:
prueba de identidad
- All animals without a yellow tag or other proof of identity - - will be removed by the authorities and maybe destroyed.
Examples
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You also need to show the DMV proof of identity.
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This explains the Brahmin fervor for open immigration and Brahmin objections to measures like requiring proof of identity before voting.
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Winner may be required to furnish proof of identity, address, and birth date in order to receive the prize.
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When someone tries to get an ID card, they will be asked to supply secondary proof of identity, like a birth certificate.
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In Tennessee, for instance, a university-provided ID is not considered acceptable proof of identity for students, but it is for faculty.
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If you lost yours, well, I don't know what you do, because they require proof of identity like a state-issued identification card or a passport, which of course you don't have.
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At least here, they can say that it would be too much to ask a voter who has left the workforce, is receiving welfare, is on the SNAP program, is enrolled in SSDI, or is taking benefits from the dozens of other transfer programs to furnish proof of identity in order to vote for more free stuff.
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Individuals may have reasonable access to their personal data to correct, amend, or delete information that is inaccurate. DDB may require an individual to provide acceptable proof of identity prior to granting reasonable access.
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Most agencies require some proof of identity before they will allow you access to your records.
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Each person appearing to vote shall provide proof of identity.
Synonyms
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5.3
An official paper that shows a person's identity or qualifications
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2.9
A card or paper that shows who someone is
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4.8
Clear proof that a person is who they say they are
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1.3
An official card with your name and photo that shows who you are
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3.8
Documents or certificates that show who a person is, their qualifications and their role
A card like a badge that shows who you are and proves your age or job
Antonyms
How Reliable
- Specialized
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5.1
- Formal
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1.3
- Formal
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2.7
- Formal
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1.3
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1.4
- Informal
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1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'proof' = evidence and 'identity' = who a person is, with 'of' marking the relationship, so the phrase literally denotes evidence of someone's identity. This noun + of + noun pattern is common across languages and standard in English, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
The noun proof of identity comes from a simple idea: proof means clear evidence and identity means 'who you are'. That's why a passport or ID card is called proof of identity, because it is used to 'confirm who you are'.