private property

British  

noun

1. land or belongings owned by a person or group and kept for their exclusive use

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Example Sentences

To be sure, Congress can create new private property or contract rights that cannot be undone later because they are shielded by other parts of the Constitution.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

“On private property it’s a different story — except for protected species,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

This is the first time a Canadian court has recognized Aboriginal title as having priority over fee-simple private property.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

He justified this view by citing a dysfunctional banking system, a highly unstable currency, the absence of the rule of law guaranteeing private property, the failure of the centrally planned economy, and "completely dilapidated" infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

Rather, foragers lived in communes devoid of private property, monogamous relationships and even fatherhood.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari