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- Dictionaryproperty/ˈprɒpəti/
noun
- 1. a thing or things belonging to someone; possessions collectively: "she wanted Oliver and his property out of her flat" Similar
- 2. an attribute, quality, or characteristic of something: "the property of heat to expand metal at uniform rates" Similar
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PROPERTY definition: 1. an object or objects that belong to someone: 2. a building or area of land, or both together…. Learn more.
property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species. the property of not conducting heat. character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class. remarks of an unseemly character.
Property is a system of rights that gives people legal control of valuable things, [1] and also refers to the valuable things themselves.
a building or area of land, or both together: He owns a number of properties on the south coast. The notice said " Private property - keep off!" Yes, I've bought my own house - I'm now a man/woman of property! [ U ] law specialized. the legal right to own and use something. Fewer examples.
Definition of property noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Property definition: that which a person owns; the possession or possessions of a particular owner. See examples of PROPERTY used in a sentence.
1. a. the right to possess, use, and dispose of something; ownership. property in land. b. something, as a piece of writing, in which copyright or other rights are held, specif., one acquired for production as a film. 2. a thing or things owned; possessions collectively; esp., land or real estate owned. 3.
prop•er•ty. (ˈprɒp ər ti) n., pl. -ties. 1. that which a person owns; the possession or possessions of a particular owner. 2. goods, land, etc., considered as possessions. 3. a piece of land or real estate. 4. ownership; right of possession, enjoyment, or disposal, esp. of something tangible.
PROPERTY definition: 1. a building or area of land: 2. objects that belong to someone: 3. a quality of something: . Learn more.
property a building or buildings and the surrounding land; land and buildings: We have a buyer who would like to view the property. Property values have risen enormously. This word is often used when talking about buying/selling houses or other buildings and land.
