property damage
noun
: damage or destruction to houses, cars, etc.
Few people were hurt during the storm, but property damage was great.
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Law experts think this one came about to prevent property damage or public disturbances especially around Halloween.
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
The new law significantly limits HOA rule and CC&R enforcement by capping fines at $100 per violation, unless the rule violated prevents causing danger or property damage problems.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
More than 1,700 people were injured and property damage exceeded $30 million.
—Powered By, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
As of 2023, drivers in New Jersey must carry a minimum of $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $50,000 for bodily injury per accident and $25,000 for property damage per accident.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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Kaitlyn Keegan, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2025
The new law significantly limits HOA rule and CC&R enforcement by capping fines at $100 per violation, unless the rule violated prevents causing danger or property damage problems.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2025
More than 1,700 people were injured and property damage exceeded $30 million.
—Powered By, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
As of 2023, drivers in New Jersey must carry a minimum of $25,000 for bodily injury per person, $50,000 for bodily injury per accident and $25,000 for property damage per accident.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 June 2025
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“Property damage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/property%20damage. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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