personal property

noun

Synonyms of personal property next

: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels

Examples of personal property in a Sentence

any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded

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Indiana businesses pay $1.5 billion in business personal property taxes, which represents 15% of the total property tax revenue collected statewide. —

Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024 The former New York City mayor has faced serious consequences as a result, losing his personal property and wealth while also having his law license stripped and facing criminal charges. —

Alison Durkee, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 According to Pew Research, in 2022 crimes such as theft of personal property and rapes were only reported about a quarter of the time. —

Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 29 July 2024 Yes, and: Georgia voters will also vote on ballot measures affecting homestead exemptions, personal property exemptions and the state's tax court. —

Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for personal property

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personal property was in 1833

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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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