real property

[ ree-uhl, reel ]
/ ˈri əl, ril /
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noun Law.

an estate or property consisting of lands and of all appurtenances to lands, as buildings, crops, or mineral rights (distinguished from personal property).

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Origin of real property

First recorded in 1760–70

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Words related to real property

land, lot, plot, territory, freehold, immoveables, landholdings, plat, realty

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British Dictionary definitions for real property

real property

noun

immovable property, esp land and buildings, including proprietary rights over land, such as mineral rightsAlso called: real estate Compare personal property
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Cultural definitions for real property

real property

Property held in the form of land or buildings.

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