personal property
noun
: 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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David Justin Gorevitz, 51, who has no permanent address, was charged with hate crime – malicious destruction of personal property over a vandalism incident that was discovered on Wednesday, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Robinson, 86, has separate claims pending against the accusers for allegedly deleting evidence and stealing personal property.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
This can cover repairs needed because of an earthquake and can also insure personal property, debris removal or living expenses while a home is repaired, according to The North Carolina Department of Insurance.
—Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Jones's personal bankruptcy case is proceeding in federal bankruptcy court, where a trustee continues to sell off Jones's personal property, including cars, homes, watches and guns, with proceeds intended for the families.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Robinson, 86, has separate claims pending against the accusers for allegedly deleting evidence and stealing personal property.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
This can cover repairs needed because of an earthquake and can also insure personal property, debris removal or living expenses while a home is repaired, according to The North Carolina Department of Insurance.
—Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
Jones's personal bankruptcy case is proceeding in federal bankruptcy court, where a trustee continues to sell off Jones's personal property, including cars, homes, watches and guns, with proceeds intended for the families.
—Tovia Smith, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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