motor vehicle
Definition
Noun: A motor vehicle is a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails. It is a machine, typically with an internal combustion engine or electric motor, designed for transporting people or goods on roads.
Usage
The term "motor vehicle" is a formal and legal classification. It is commonly used in official documents, laws, regulations, and technical contexts to categorize road transport machines. * You must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle on public roads. * The new legislation imposes stricter emissions standards for all motor vehicles. * The accident involved a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.
Examples
- Cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles are all classified as motor vehicles.
- The department of transportation is responsible for registering every motor vehicle in the state.
- Insurance is mandatory for any motor vehicle driven on public highways.
Advanced Usage
- In legal statutes, the precise definition of a motor vehicle often excludes vehicles like farm tractors or construction equipment used primarily off-road, even if they are self-propelled.
- The phrase "motor vehicle accident" (MVA) is a standard term in police reports and insurance claims.
Variants and Related Words
- Automobile (n): A synonym often used interchangeably with "car," but in a strict sense, it is a type of passenger motor vehicle.
- Vehicle (n): A broader term that includes motor vehicles, but also bicycles, carriages, and rail cars.
- Motorized (adj): Equipped with a motor. (e.g., ).
Synonyms
- Automobile (for passenger cars)
- Car
- Auto
Related Phrases
- Motor vehicle administration (MVA): A government agency that handles driver licensing and vehicle registration.
- Motor vehicle record (MVR): An official document detailing a person's driving history.
- Motor vehicle theft: The crime of stealing a car, truck, etc.
Noun
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a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
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