vanity plate

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vanity
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈvæn.ə.ti/us
/ˈvæn.ə.t̬i/
used to describe something that is done with the aim of getting praise, fame, or approval rather than for serious or ...
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plate
noun
uk
/pleɪt/us
/pleɪt/
a flat, usually round dish with a slightly raised edge that you eat from or serve ...
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(Definition ofvanityandplatefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A consideration to keep in mind, though, is that the owner of the car, or the driver, isn't necessarily the originator of thevanityplatemessage.
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The profile of the chassis was streamlined with the addition of avanityplateto cover the stepped design seen throughout 2012.
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However, a licensing authority's discretion to deny or revoke offensive vanity plates is finite.
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Although not official registration numbers, these are seen as vanity plates.
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These nameplates are similar to vanity plates found on automobiles.
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Vanity plates and motorcycle plates must be renewed annually.
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In some states and provinces, optional plates can also be vanity plates and are a choice of motorists who want a more distinctive personalized plate.
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These plates are also available as five character vanity plates for an additional fee.
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Along with regular series plates, the province also offers graphic plates and vanity plates with a maximum of 8 digits.
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License plates without numbers, such as vanity plates, were considered odd.
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All provinces offer specialized licence plates for licensed amateur radio operators, in many cases at no extra charge or at a discount compared to standard vanity plates.
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Generally vanity plates are not permitted to have profane or obscene messages on them, although standards vary widely among issuing jurisdictions as to what constitutes an unacceptable message.
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Some jurisdictions allow for some or all of their specialty plates to also be vanity plates, usually for an additional fee on top of the cost of the plate.
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