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private property

British  

noun

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

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It was a bad look for the navy of one of the world’s two noisiest champions of private property and market freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wallace and the four other 18-year-olds involved were also charged with criminal trespass and littering on private property.

From BBC

But retailers could import high-powered bikes and give buyers a PIN to "unlock" them, allowing it to reach higher speeds supposedly only on private property – a crucial loophole.

From BBC

Because the sirens are not sanctioned by the city, local organizers have been placing the devices on private property, including businesses and homes.

From Los Angeles Times

The attempt was stopped by the restaurant's manager, who said they were trespassing on private property.

From BBC