>I don't see how the medallion itself (a permit issued by the government) Well... now you're playing word games. A medallion, as commonly understood, is a very

>I don't see how the medallion itself (a permit issued by the government) Well... now you're playing word games. A medallion, as commonly understood, is a very specific type of government-issued permit, with special properties (like being transferable and severely limited in supply).