Real Property
/ˌriːəl ˈprɑːpərti/
Definitions
- (n.) Land and anything permanently attached to it, including buildings and fixtures.
She invested in real property to diversify her assets.
- (n.) Legal interests in land and things permanently affixed to land, as opposed to personal property.
His dispute involved conflicting claims over real property boundaries.
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Commentary
The term often distinguishes immovable property from movable personal property; in some jurisdictions, 'real property' and 'real estate' are used interchangeably but may have nuanced differences in legal contexts.
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