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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He has also been charged with multiple counts of burglary, criminal property damage, theft and unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, according to the Hawaii Police Department.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The Shift app terms of service document also seeks to absolve the platform of responsibility for any property damage, theft, or personal injury that may ensue from the cleaning appointments.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
There are time limits and requirements, but it is used frequently in property damage and construction defect cases.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The petition that initially accused Lopez of political bribery, intentional evasion of the insurance process, property damage and child endangerment was narrowed to negligence and emotional distress.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 31 May 2026
The Shift app terms of service document also seeks to absolve the platform of responsibility for any property damage, theft, or personal injury that may ensue from the cleaning appointments.
—Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
There are time limits and requirements, but it is used frequently in property damage and construction defect cases.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
The petition that initially accused Lopez of political bribery, intentional evasion of the insurance process, property damage and child endangerment was narrowed to negligence and emotional distress.
—Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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