Personal Property (Noun)
Meaning
Movable property (as distinguished from real estate).
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The owner's personal property, including her jewelry and car, was damaged in the house fire.
- This type of insurance covers damage to personal property that occurs while renting a home.
- Throughout history women often had limited rights and often were viewed legally as their husband's personal property.
- A will typically outlines how the deceased person's personal property will be distributed among the heirs.
- Upon her death, her estranged daughter contested the will, claiming some of the personal property rightfully belonged to her.