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Trespasser A person who enters someone else's property without permission or authority.  ■ Jim accidentally walked into a neighbor's yard and was greeted by the angry homeowner yelling, "You're a trespasser! Get off my property!"

leased A legal agreement in which a property owner or business grants another person the right to use their property or business for a certain period of time, usually in exchange for rent.  ■ "I'm going to have my car leased for three years starting next month. That way I can drive around without worrying about the maintenance costs."

Trespassing The act of entering someone else's property without permission. It is a serious crime and can result in fines, imprisonment, or both.  ■ One day, I accidentally trespassed on my neighbor's lawn while playing fetch with my dog. The next day, I received a stern letter from the police asking me to never set foot on their property again.

bequest A thing or property left to someone by will, as a gift.  ■ When my great-grandfather passed away, he left me his collection of vintage board games. It was truly a bequest fit for royalty!

Boundaries The lines that define where one's property ends and another's begins, or the limits of what is considered acceptable behavior.  ■ "John may have crossed the boundary by going into my neighbor's yard."

Corporation An organization or company that has legal standing and can own property, sue and be sued.  ■ "The corporation was so big that it could eat small businesses for breakfast."

Deeded A legal document that transfers ownership of a property from one person to another.  ■ John deeded his old car to his friend Sarah, but forgot to mention the car had a flat tire and was worthless.

defraud To swindle or cheat someone out of money or property.  ■ "She defrauded the government by filing fake tax returns."

Disrespect The act of showing a lack of consideration or esteem for someone's person, feelings, opinions, or property.  ■ "She showed complete disrespect to her elders by talking back and not listening to their advice."

Donate To give something of value, such as money or property, to a charitable organization for the benefit of others.  ■ "I donated all my old books to charity. I was thrilled to see them go to good use!"

evicted To be forcibly removed from one's home or property.  ■ After failing to pay his rent, John was evicted from his apartment and had to find a new place to live.

Heir A person who will inherit property or money after the death of their parent.  ■ "When I die, my heir will inherit my vast collection of action figures and videogames."

Heirs Noun: People who inherit property or money after someone dies.  ■ "After the wealthy philanthropist's death, his heirs were left to decide what to do with all of his vast fortune.

intruder A person who enters someone else's property, home or business without permission.  ■ "I can't believe the cat decided to become an intruder in our neighbor's house!"

landlords Noun: A person who owns and rents out property.  ■ Why did the landlord break up with his girlfriend? Because he found someone who appreciated his sense of humor and didn't charge him rent!

lease A legal agreement between a landlord and a tenant for the temporary use of property.  ■ "I can't believe I have to pay rent for the next ten years, that's a real 'lease' on my income!"

Owner A person who possesses or controls something, especially a business or piece of property.  ■ "I'm the owner of this hilarious joke. Want to hear it?"

poacher A person who illegally hunts or collects something from another's property or area.  ■ After being caught stealing berries from a private park, the poacher had to come up with a creative excuse for his actions.

Rents The act of renting out a property or item for a fee.  ■ I was hesitant to rent my apartment on Airbnb because I didn't want strangers sleeping in my bed.

richest The person who has the most money, possessions, or property.  ■ "I heard that Bill Gates is currently the richest man in the world, with a net worth of over $100 billion."

tenant A person who rents a property from someone else.  ■ "I'm a tenant of this apartment, but my landlord always tries to raise the rent."

trashing To engage in a wild and reckless party, often involving excessive drinking and destruction of property.  ■ After the office party ended, the employees decided to head over to their neighbor's house to continue trashing.

Trespassed To accidentally wander into someone's property or area without permission.  ■ "I trespassed on my neighbor's lawn while trying to find my lost dog. It turns out they were just having a BBQ and I was interrupting their fun!"

trustee A person who holds property or assets for the benefit of another, usually on behalf of a court.  ■ "I don't trust my trustee to invest my money wisely. They always seem to lose it."

Vandalism The act of defacing or destroying someone else's property, typically in a humorous or ironic way.  ■ "I decided to 'vandalize' my friend's car by drawing a mustache on it. It was hilarious!"

Arson The act of intentionally setting fire to a building, structure or property.  ■ "I set the house on fire just to see if I could get away with it. Turns out, arson is pretty easy when you're not too concerned about getting caught."

Birthright A right or claim that one has by virtue of being born into a particular family or community, especially to inherit property or privileges.  ■ "I may not have a birthright to the throne, but I do have a birthright to a lifetime supply of sarcasm and witty remarks," said the sarcastic prince.

Blackmailer A person who uses threats, coercion or other means to obtain money, property or some other valuable item from someone else.  ■ "I'm going to have to blackmail my boss for a raise if I want to keep this job!"

bonds A piece of paper that legally obligates two people to give each other a certain amount of money or property.  ■ "I got my hands on a bond that's worth more than the stock market itself! I think I just made my first million!"

capitalist A person who believes in the principles of capitalism, including private ownership of property and the free market.  ■ After hearing that his favorite company was being taken over by a socialist government, the capitalist was devastated and immediately started investing in stocks to protect his wealth.

communists A group of people who believe in collective ownership of the means of production and distribution, and the abolition of private property.  ■ "The communist government had a strange obsession with controlling every aspect of its citizens' lives, from their work to their leisure time."

condominium A group of people who have purchased a house together and share its ownership, as well as the surrounding property.  ■ "I forgot my key to my condo, so I had to ask my neighbors to let me in. They were more than happy to help since they also own the building."

defence n. the act of defending or protecting oneself or one's property from harm, attack, or legal action.  ■ When asked about his poor performance at work, John quickly came up with a strong defence by blaming his coworkers for not being able to complete their tasks on time.

displaced A person who has been forced to leave their home or property and is now in a new location, often due to natural disasters, war, or other violent conflicts.  ■ "John was displaced by the hurricane that hit his town. He had to find temporary shelter in a nearby city."

Fence An imaginary line drawn to define property boundaries or keep things separated, but is actually just a bunch of wires or boards that don't really do anything other than make people confused.  ■ "I need to install a fence around my garden to keep the cats out, but I have no idea how to fix this stupid thing that isn't even connected to anything."

foreclosed a legal action taken by a creditor to seize and sell property or assets that are being used as security for a debt  ■ After losing their home to foreclosure, the family was forced to live in a tent on the street.

foreclosure The process by which a lender takes possession of and sells property owned by a borrower who has defaulted on their mortgage payments.  ■When John lost his job and couldn't make his mortgage payments, the bank foreclosed on his house and sold it at auction., A hilarious and exaggerated way of describing a situation or person that is actually quite serious or unpleasant.  ■"That test was such a foreclosure for me, I swear I'm still recovering!"

gatehouse A large, ornate structure located at the entrance of an estate or property, designed to impress visitors and deter intruders.  ■ "When I arrived at the grand gatehouse of my new home, I couldn't help but feel like a king entering his castle. But as I tried to park my car, I realized that the gatehouse had more in common with a prison than a royal estate - there were no less than five security guards stationed outside, all armed with weapons and stern expressions.

Heiress A woman who inherits wealth or property from her father or other male relative after the death of her husband.  ■ "After the untimely death of her husband, the heiress was able to afford a new car and a luxurious vacation to Paris."

Inheriting The act of receiving something after the death of its original owner, usually a valuable item such as money or property.  ■ After her grandmother passed away, Emily inherited her entire fortune, including a priceless diamond necklace that had been in her family for generations.

landlord A person who owns or rents out a property, often characterized by their obsession with collecting rent and evicting tenants.  ■ "My landlord is like a vampire, only he doesn't suck my blood, he just sucks all my money through high rent every month."

License The right to use someone else's property, such as their home or car, for a short period of time.  ■ "I borrowed my friend's car for the weekend under the condition that I would return it in the same condition I received it."

lien A legal right or claim to seize and sell property as security for a debt.  ■ The bank had a lien on the man's house after he defaulted on his mortgage. The foreclosure sale was held at the local courthouse.

loan A temporary transfer of money or property from one person to another, typically with the understanding that it will be repaid with interest.  ■ When my friend asked me for a loan to buy a new car, I replied, "Sure, but you're going to have to pay me back in monthly installments of laughter and compliments."

plasma A hypothetical fourth state of matter that is neither solid, liquid, nor gas. Instead, it is a hot, ionized gas consisting of positively charged ions and free electrons. Plasma has the unique property of being able to conduct electricity.  ■ "I don't know why you're so obsessed with plasma TVs. They've been around for decades and they still have that same old-fashioned glow."

Royalties The amount of money a person or organization is entitled to receive as a result of owning or controlling intellectual property, such as books, music, or software.  ■ "I can't believe I have to pay royalties every time someone listens to my hit song on Spotify."

Security The state of being free from danger or risk; the practice or policy of maintaining a safe environment for people and property.  ■ John installed security cameras in his house after his cat went missing. He now feels more secure, knowing that he can keep an eye on his feline friend at all times.

slumlord A person who owns and operates a property in a low-income or run-down neighborhood, often charging high rent to tenants while neglecting the maintenance of the building.  ■ "I can't believe my slumlord is still charging me $200 a month for this crumbling apartment!

sue A lawsuit brought by one person against another, usually for money or property. To drag someone into a lengthy and expensive legal battle just to prove that you're right, even if the other party is clearly innocent.  ■ "I sued my neighbor for stealing my garden gnome. It took years and cost me thousands of dollars, but I knew I had to take a stand."