property right

noun

: a legal right or interest in or against specific property

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Relatedly, Wrigley View Rooftop contends there is no legal support for the proposition that the Cubs gain a property right merely because the two businesses might be competing for people willing to pay to watch Cubs games. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 17 Aug. 2026 These orders can direct retirement benefits toward certain obligations involving a spouse, former spouse, child or other dependent, such as child support, alimony or marital property rights. — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The California chapter denies the allegation and said its opposition to the bill is rooted in concerns about property rights and cultural preservation. — Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The suit alleges their petition against data centers, which garnered 208 signatures, is based on false information and would expose the city to future legal challenges over property rights. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for property right

Word History

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of property right was in 1848

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property right

noun
1
: a right or interest in or involving property (as real property)
a conflict between environmental regulations and property rights
2
: property interest at interest 3b
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