Pronunciation:
[pur-suh-nuhl
prop-ur-tee] •
(noun)
Related Resources:
Land and Property Records
Definition:
The belongings of an individual, excluding land and anything which is attached
to it (houses, crops, etc.).
Related Terms
• devise
• devisee
• devisor
• grantee
• grantee
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