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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Yes, and: Georgia voters will also vote on ballot measures affecting homestead exemptions, personal property exemptions and the state's tax court. Thomas Wheatley, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Occupation: Senior personal property appraiser, judge, lecturer, writer Industry: General appraising, cultural history, and crafts Age: 65 Location: Fort Garland, CO Salary: $57,398 joint income. R29 Team, refinery29.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Surviving spouses, for example, may retain tangible personal property, continue using the primary residence for a period, and receive a cash allowance while the estate is being settled. Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024 In California, sales tax applies to purchases of tangible personal property. Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for personal property 

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personal property was in 1833

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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

personal property

see property

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