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noun
Any property that is movable; that is, not real estate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
The property that goes to the executor or administrator of the deceased, as distinguished from the realty, which goes to the heirs.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
The state of being a person; personality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
movable property (as distinguished from real estate)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: personal property, personal estate, private property
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: property, belongings, holding
Narrower terms: chattel, personal chattel, movable, effects, personal effects, stuff, clobber
History
Etymology tree Middle English personal English personal English -ty English personalty From personal + -ty.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
