"mislaid property" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mislaid property (uncountable)
  1. (law) Property that is found in such a state as to make it likely that the original owner intentionally placed it somewhere, but then forgot to retrieve it from that place, and would be able to locate the property. Wikipedia link: Lost, mislaid, and abandoned property Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law Related terms: abandoned property, lost property
    Sense id: en-mislaid_property-en-noun-BJf-tbew Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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