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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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The incident did not cause loss of life or property damage, according to civil aviation spokesman Zachrudien, who like many Indonesians has one name.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 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

The fundraiser, which as of Friday evening had raised more than $15,000, will go toward covering medical care, vet bills and property damage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

She and her father received a total of $28,000 for property damage and he got $1,400 for a personal-injury claim.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 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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