personal property
noun
: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels
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Examples of personal property in a Sentence
any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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His personal property portfolio still contains numerous residences in premium locales such as New York, Maui, and Malibu.
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
However, policyholders may be surprised — and frustrated — to learn that flood insurance generally doesn’t cover damage to personal property and other items stashed in a basement.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024
On March 13, a Sacramento police officer handed Theresa Rivera a criminal citation, similar to a traffic ticket, for storing personal property on public property and erecting a sign on a sidewalk — violations of city ordinances.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 29 June 2024
According to the city reports, the highest bill for personal property was Kessler Construction at 244 Prospect Ave., which owed $727,292.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2024
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Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 6 Sep. 2024
However, policyholders may be surprised — and frustrated — to learn that flood insurance generally doesn’t cover damage to personal property and other items stashed in a basement.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2024
On March 13, a Sacramento police officer handed Theresa Rivera a criminal citation, similar to a traffic ticket, for storing personal property on public property and erecting a sign on a sidewalk — violations of city ordinances.
—Theresa Clift, Sacramento Bee, 29 June 2024
According to the city reports, the highest bill for personal property was Kessler Construction at 244 Prospect Ave., which owed $727,292.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 3 Mar. 2024
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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