Lost Property
/ˈlɒst ˈprɒpərti/
Definitions
- (n.) Tangible personal effects found or left in a place by someone who has lost possession of them, to which no current owner can be immediately identified.
The station manager handed the suitcase to the lost property office.
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Commentary
Lost property typically requires safekeeping and may be subject to specific local laws about its custody and disposal.
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