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    Property

    /ˈprɒp.ə.ti/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A tangible or intangible asset owned by an individual or entity.
    The house is his most valuable property.
    A characteristic or quality of something.
    Flexibility is a key property of this material.
    Land and buildings collectively considered.
    She invested in commercial property to diversify her portfolio.
    A right or prerogative to possess or use something.
    Intellectual property laws protect the rights of creators.
    verb
    To make something a property of someone or something.
    The artist property her works to a museum for display.

    Etymology

    Middle English: propirte, from Old French: propreté, from Latin: proprietas

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    intellectual property:
    Legal rights concerning inventions, designs, and artistic works.
    real property:
    Land and any permanent structures attached to it.
    personal property:
    Movable items owned by an individual.
    community property:
    Property acquired during a marriage that is owned jointly by both spouses.

    Related Words

    ownership
    The state or fact of owning something.
    real estate
    Property consisting of land and the buildings on it.
    asset
    A useful or valuable thing, person, or quality.
    estate
    All the money and property owned by a particular person, especially at death.

    Slang Meanings

    Property
    He’s got mad property in that neighborhood.
    My crib
    Let’s hang out at my crib this weekend.