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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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.
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 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
All the owner need to is keep the car in reasonable shape and keep any personal property in a small locker in the Frunk or Under-Trunk.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
In 2018, he was found guilty of injury to personal property and was ordered to pay restitution.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
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Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 6 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
All the owner need to is keep the car in reasonable shape and keep any personal property in a small locker in the Frunk or Under-Trunk.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
In 2018, he was found guilty of injury to personal property and was ordered to pay restitution.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 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 14 Jun. 2025.
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