property damage

noun

: damage or destruction to houses, cars, etc.

Few people were hurt during the storm, but property damage was great.

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These policies cover various rental-specific risks, such as property damage, lost rental income and legal and liability costs. —

Ryan Barone, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024 General liability insurance is a type of business insurance that protects your company against claims of bodily injury, property damage or even libel or slander. —

Liz Knueven, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2024 He was detained at his Tokyo hotel two days later on suspicion of property damage. —

Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 14 Nov. 2024 The filing also details the impact of Hurricane Helene, which caused significant property damage in certain market areas, and the company's response with payment deferrals for affected customers. —

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