personal property

noun

Synonyms of personal property

: 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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More than a dozen states levy personal property taxes on private jets, which make tempting targets for tax assessors due to their high value. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026 In old common law, a testament contained a person’s instructions about how personal property was to be disbursed, while directions about real estate were contained in a will. — Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The punishing financial verdicts against Jones and his company, Free Speech Systems, in recent years have forced him into bankruptcy, led to some of his personal property being put up for auction and led to him leaving his Infowars platform. — Jim Vertuno, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 Most governing documents state unit owners are responsible for their personal property and decorating within their unit, which includes wall and floor coverings such as paint and hardwood floors. — Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal property

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1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personal property was in 1833

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