personal property

noun

Synonyms of personal propertynext
: property other than real property consisting of things temporary or movable : chattels

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any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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Prop 42 would bar retroactive taxes and ban new state taxes on personal property, effectively blocking Prop 40. — Bilin Lin, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026 The mayor also plans to increase personal property lease taxes from 15% to 20%. — Chris Tye, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Amendment 2 proposes removing the tangible personal property tax for Florida farmers. — Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 The committee is fighting the tax and backing other ballot measures that would nullify it, including a proposal to ban new taxes on financial assets and other personal property, excluding real estate. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal property

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of personal property was in 1833

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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20property. Accessed 22 Oct. 2026.

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personal property

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