property right
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of property right
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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"People have gotten used to the idea that, you know, licences are some sort of property right, and there's nothing you can do that can result in losing their licence," Carr told CBS News.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
Arguing for the state, Katyal said the case is about "two fundamental rights, the right to bear arms and the property right to exclude."
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
The 5.9-acre property right off the Pacific Coast Highway set a record for the most expensive home sale in California history.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 5, 2026
It’s crucial that the accounts remain an individual property right.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 2, 2025
Raymie and Beverly and Louisiana were standing together at the edge of the property, right beside Ida Nee’s azalea bush.
From "Raymie Nightingale" by Kate DiCamillo
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