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 problems start, though, when one of those neighbors is a real estate developer with enough land, money and sway to remake a neighborhood, igniting a debate over property rights. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

The Pacific Legal Group, a law firm that specializes in property rights cases, is backing the Maryland landowners in the legal battle and urged the Supreme Court to take up the case. — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026

It’s designed to sneakily sabotage your property rights and your ability to receive public services. — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026

The complaint said Palazzolo wanted to talk about his belief the government was violating his property rights. — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 31 Oct. 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