public property
noun
: something owned by the city, town, or state
The library books are public property.
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The law, which takes effect July 1, bars cities with populations of 100,000 or more from allowing people to camp on public property or along public roads.
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the mayor, city staff and City Council on matters related to artwork installed on public property.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2025
The City of Spokane respects and upholds everyone’s First Amendment rights and right to be on public property.
—Christina Shaw , Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, the First Amendment protects your right to organize a protest, express your opinion and take pictures of events while on public property.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
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Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 25 June 2025
The committee serves in an advisory capacity to the mayor, city staff and City Council on matters related to artwork installed on public property.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 24 June 2025
The City of Spokane respects and upholds everyone’s First Amendment rights and right to be on public property.
—Christina Shaw , Bradford Betz, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
According to the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California, the First Amendment protects your right to organize a protest, express your opinion and take pictures of events while on public property.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2025
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“Public property.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/public%20property. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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