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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Attorneys for Greenlight Capital filed a motion to compel turnover of luxury personal property on Tuesday, alleging that Fishback has failed to make payments on the outstanding balance of judgment.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
He was also arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault on a female and misdemeanor injury to personal property.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
The suit said the school notified Reed of his likely termination on Christmas Eve, withheld funds for six months and denied him access to personal property for weeks after he was fired.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Nov. 2025
Amica Homeowners Insurance Learn More Coverage Dwelling, other structures, personal property, additional living expenses, personal liability and medical payments.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025
He was also arrested on misdemeanor charges of assault on a female and misdemeanor injury to personal property.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
The suit said the school notified Reed of his likely termination on Christmas Eve, withheld funds for six months and denied him access to personal property for weeks after he was fired.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 17 Nov. 2025
Amica Homeowners Insurance Learn More Coverage Dwelling, other structures, personal property, additional living expenses, personal liability and medical payments.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personal property
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.
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