property

US /ˈprɑpɚti/

Definition

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

The company bought a large property near the airport for its warehouse.

real estatehaving a meaning similar to property
belongingssomething owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
asseta useful or valuable quality

Easy own private residential property
to own private residential property, meaning to have ownership or possession of
Medium commercial property lease negotiations
describing commercial property lease negotiations (a commercially sponsored ad on radio or television)
Hard protect intellectual property rights worldwide
to keep safe from harm or loss regarding intellectual property rights worldwide
Very Hard confiscate ill-gotten property through asset forfeiture
to confiscate ill-gotten property through asset forfeiture, meaning to take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

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