personal property (2024)

Personal property is a type of property that includes any movable object or intangible asset of value that can be owned by a person and is distinct from real property. Examples include vehicles, artworks, and patents. Under common law, it is synonymous with chattel or personalty.

[Last updated in January of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team]

personal property (2024)
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