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