License, Certificate, Permit
noun, verbal noun
You have an excuse that permits you to do what you want. It is a license and certificate allowing you to do this.
めんきょ
This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.
「あぁ、自分がどれだけドライブが好きか忘れてたわ。免許更新しなくちゃ。」「おい、待てよ！お前の免許失効してるのか？ありえねえ。よし、それまで！今すぐ横につけて！」
"Ah. I forgot how much I love driving. I have got to get my license renewed." "Wait! Has your driver’s license expired? Omg. That’s it! Pull over right now!"