Personalty Meaning
/ˈpɜːrsənəlti/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAny property that is movable; that is, not real estate.
nounThe property that goes to the executor or administrator of the deceased, as distinguished from the realty, which goes to the heirs.
Sentence Examples
The lawyer dealt with issues of personalty and property.
Personalty refers to movable assets and property.
The lawyer explained the difference between realty and personalty.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Her naturally cheerful and outgoing ____ made her very popular among all friends.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyer explained that ____ refers to movable personal property as opposed to real estate.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Middle English personal English personal English -ty English personalty From personal + -ty.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her naturally cheerful and outgoing ____ made her very popular among all friends.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The lawyer explained that ____ refers to movable personal property as opposed to real estate.