public property

noun

: something owned by the city, town, or state

The library books are public property.

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The dispute includes 60 digital billboards that stadium operators say threaten sponsor exclusivity, with Measure BB asking voters to restrict advertising on public property. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 New York City has processed 4,311 filming permits so far in 2026, a 27% increase from last year, with more than 600 projects filmed on public property this summer. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026 Zulmarie Gonzalez-Alvarado, 38, of Bridgeport was charged with street takeover, second-degree reckless endangerment, breach of peace, reckless driving and use of an ATV on public property. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 On public property, including sidewalk and street cafés, dining would generally need to be predominantly seated. — Caroline Foreback, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for public property

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