(legal) Property that is found in such a state as to make it likely that the original owner unintentionally ceased to be in possession of the property, and would be unable to locate the property.
(legal) Property that is found in such a state as to make it likely that the original owner unintentionally ceased to be in possession of the property, and would be unable to locate the property.
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UK and Irish slang — Cockney, Scouse, Geordie, Yorkshire, Glaswegian, Brummie, Welsh, West Country, plus Irish English. Centuries of regional dialects feeding into modern British and Irish street talk.
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(UK, legal) The principle that there is no unowned property, and that if there is no other owner then property vests in the Crown.
(US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines) A department, service or location where items that are found can be claimed by their owners.
Something that is owned.
(legal, UK, obsolete) A stolen article found on the person of the thief.
(British) A help desk or department in a store, mall, or other such facility where customers who have lost an item can inquire as to whether it has been found and turned in; a lost and found.
“The worst part? The post-play "Lost Property Sweep." Only 20% of hats ever had names. Pro-tip: Primary school kids have a literal superpower for identifying a classmate’s nameless cap just by the smell. It’s impressive, but highly unhygienic. 👃🧢 #EduSky #TeacherLife”