property damage

American  

[prah-per-tee da-mij] / ˈprɑ pər ti ˈdæ mɪdʒ /

noun

1. damage done to the property or valuable goods someone owns, such as buildings, vehicles, or personal items.

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property damage

There were no reports of any property damage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Though many residents share a love for the wild burros, others see them as a public safety risk due to the possibility of car crashes, property damage or injuries during close encounters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

It cites the Federal Tort Claims Act, which allows citizens to sue the government for personal injury, death, or property damage caused by the negligence of federal employees.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Attorney Jeanine Pirro indicted Hearn in early July for allegedly causing more than $1,000 in property damage to the pool but abandoned the case.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

They had better be at the house first thing in the morning, ready to fix the ceiling permanently and to offer restitution for the property damage their carelessness had caused.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt

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