Property
/ˈprɒpərti/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal right in a thing; something owned or possessed.
She transferred the property to her daughter.
- (n.) Real estate or land and anything attached to it.
The property includes a house and several acres of land.
- (n.) A characteristic or attribute of an object or substance.
Liquidity is a key property of water.
Forms
- properties
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Commentary
In legal contexts, distinguish between real property (land and fixtures) and personal property (movable items).
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