personal property
noun
: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels
Examples of personal property in a Sentence
any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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According to the 2021 filing, his total assets including real estate and personal property were $182,549 and liabilities were $161,287.
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
By appearing harmless and blending in, these individuals bypass security and gain access to private spaces, putting residents and personal property at risk.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Worthy sues ex-fiancée Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy accused his ex-fiancee of theft and extortion in a lawsuit, obtained by The Athletic yesterday, which alleges that Tia Jones stole and destroyed money and personal property belonging to Worthy.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
More broadly speaking, homeowners are resorting to the usual tactics, such as raising their deductible or reducing coverage on other structures, such as garages, as well as on their home’s contents and personal property.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
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Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2025
By appearing harmless and blending in, these individuals bypass security and gain access to private spaces, putting residents and personal property at risk.
—Alex Vakulov, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Worthy sues ex-fiancée Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy accused his ex-fiancee of theft and extortion in a lawsuit, obtained by The Athletic yesterday, which alleges that Tia Jones stole and destroyed money and personal property belonging to Worthy.
—Chris Branch, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
More broadly speaking, homeowners are resorting to the usual tactics, such as raising their deductible or reducing coverage on other structures, such as garages, as well as on their home’s contents and personal property.
—Ron Lieber, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personal property
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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