personal property
noun
: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels
Examples of personal property in a Sentence
any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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During that time, communication with family is often limited, personal property may be delayed, and inmates face the uncertainty of adapting to an entirely new institution.
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Homeowners should also create and maintain a current inventory of major personal property.
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Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
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Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Rather, those debts are typically paid from the deceased person's estate, which includes assets such as bank accounts, investments, real estate and personal property.
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Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
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Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Homeowners should also create and maintain a current inventory of major personal property.
—
Stephen Hauptman,
Sun Sentinel,
28 June 2026
The figures for the first time give the public a concrete idea about the King’s personal wealth, as opposed to the castles, jewels and artwork that go with the job but aren’t the monarch’s personal property.
—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2026
Rather, those debts are typically paid from the deceased person's estate, which includes assets such as bank accounts, investments, real estate and personal property.
—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for personal property
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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