public property
noun
: something owned by the city, town, or state
The library books are public property.
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The law bars the removal or relocation of historical monuments on public property, including those commemorating the Civil War, for a period of 60 days or more absent a waiver from the Arkansas History Commission.
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Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Fast forward to 2024 when the U.S Supreme Court ruled that banning encampments on public property does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 16 May 2025
Several fire prevention proposals, including $60,000 to pay for additional vegetation removal on public property and $24,000 for a fire evacuation guide and fire evacuation signage, also had unanimous council support.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
The city has two ordinances that are intended to prevent such encampments on public property.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
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Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 22 May 2025
Fast forward to 2024 when the U.S Supreme Court ruled that banning encampments on public property does not violate the U.S. Constitution.
—Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 16 May 2025
Several fire prevention proposals, including $60,000 to pay for additional vegetation removal on public property and $24,000 for a fire evacuation guide and fire evacuation signage, also had unanimous council support.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
The city has two ordinances that are intended to prevent such encampments on public property.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 13 May 2025
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“Public property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20property. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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