Property Marking
/ˈprɒpərti ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of labeling or marking property to establish ownership, often used for identification and legal protection against theft or misappropriation.
The company used property marking to deter theft of its equipment.
- (n.) A legal practice involving the use of marks, tags, or other identifiers on property to create evidence of ownership for use in disputes or law enforcement.
Property marking is admissible as evidence to prove ownership in court.
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Commentary
Property marking is a preventive and evidentiary tool often incorporated into theft-prevention policies and property registries, aiding legal claims by providing visible or recorded proof of ownership.
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