temporary license

Short-term authorization document

A temporary license is an interim permit allowing someone to operate, practice, or engage in a regulated activity while awaiting full licensure.

Driver's licenses often have temporary versions—paper documents valid until the permanent card arrives.

Professional fields issue them to candidates who've passed exams but await final approval: She's practicing under a temporary license until her credentials clear.

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Unconditional permission to proceed

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Officially withdrawn driving authorization

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