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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Kentucky drivers must have insurance that covers $25,000 for injuries or damages for one person, $50,000 for injuries or damages for everyone involved in an accident and $25,000 for property damage. Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025 Such wind events can cause property damage and create dangerous driving conditions, especially for lightweight or elevated vehicles. Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025 This means that airspace above private property is not considered private, and any attempt to interfere with a drone in flight could result in serious charges, including property damage, endangerment, or violations under the Aircraft Sabotage Act. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Oct. 2025 Another firefighter was charged in 2024 with two felonies — first-degree harassment and first-degree property damage — for allegedly urinating on a female co-worker’s personal and professional belongings. Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for property damage

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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.

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