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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In the meantime, Jackson County residents can check their 2022 and 2025 valuations for both real and personal property on a public portal launched online last week.
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
Tow companies have to be available after hours and on weekends to allow people to get their vehicles or personal property.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
In addition to the murders and property destruction, victims' money and personal property were stolen, and they were not provided with any aid, the report said.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 2 June 2025
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Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2025
Arson – To unlawfully and intentionally damage or attempt to damage any real or personal property of another person or entity by fire or incendiary device.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
Tow companies have to be available after hours and on weekends to allow people to get their vehicles or personal property.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025
In addition to the murders and property destruction, victims' money and personal property were stolen, and they were not provided with any aid, the report said.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 2 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.
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