ETYM French étiquette a label, ticket, from Old Fren. estiquette, or Old Fren. etiquet, estiquet; both of Teutonic origin, and akin to Eng. stick. Related to Stick, Etiquette, Tick credit.
1. A commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to ride on public transportation or enter a public entertainment.
2. A summons issued to an offender (especially to someone who violates a traffic regulation).