Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
property
noun
/ˈprɒp.ər.ti/
Definition
Property refers to a material possession or a legal right to own something.
Examples
- She bought a new property in the city.
- His ideas are considered intellectual property.
- Real estate agents help people buy and sell property.
Meaning
In a legal context, property is something that can be owned, whether it’s tangible like land and buildings, or intangible like intellectual property.
Synonyms
- asset
- belonging
- estate
- possession
