property right

noun

: a legal right or interest in or against specific property

Examples of property right in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The government led by President Delcy Rodriguez has so far failed to pass new laws that sufficiently safeguard private property rights, progress essential to attracting heavy overseas investment. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026

The city, however, alleges in its suit that the anti-data center petition is based on false information and would expose the city to future legal challenges over property rights. — Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

Relatedly, Wrigley View Rooftop contends there is no legal support for the proposition that the Cubs gain a property right merely because the two businesses might be competing for people willing to pay to watch Cubs games. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026

These orders can direct retirement benefits toward certain obligations involving a spouse, former spouse, child or other dependent, such as child support, alimony or marital property rights. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for property right

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Legal Definition

property right

noun

1

: a right or interest in or involving property (as real property)

a conflict between environmental regulations and property rights

2

: property interest at interest 3b