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Rule "Possessive apostrophe error"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Possessive apostrophe error
Message: A possessive apostrophe is missing.
Category: Possible Typo (ID: TYPOS)
Link: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/driver%27s%20license
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • The police stopped him and asked for his drivers license.
    Correction suggestion: driver's license
ID: SPECIFIC_POSSESSIVE_APOSTROPHE [9]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-12-02 22:33:09 +0100)