Definition of public property

public propertynoun

tài sản công cộng

/ˌpʌblɪk ˈprɒpəti//ˌpʌblɪk ˈprɑːpərti/

The phrase "public property" refers to any resource, object, or asset that belongs to the government for the benefit and use of the general public. The origin of this term can be traced back to the Latin word "publicus," which meant "belonging to the people" or "of the state." During the Roman Empire, "res publica," which translates to "public things," described the communal property and resources that were owned by the entire society rather than just individual citizens. In a modern context, public property encompasses various things such as parks, streets, bridges, schools, hospitals, museums, and government buildings. These resources are funded and maintained by the government via taxes, and their use is typically unrestricted or regulated by laws and policies designed to accommodate public convenience, safety, and accessibility. The concept of public property is deeply rooted in the values of democracy and public welfare, as it represents the notion that certain resources should be shared and utilized for the betterment of the community as a whole rather than being controlled and monopolized by private individuals or corporations.

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land, buildings, etc. that are owned by the government and can be used by everyone

đất đai, tòa nhà, v.v. thuộc sở hữu của chính phủ và có thể được mọi người sử dụng

Example:
  • The youths were convicted of defacing public property.

    Những thanh niên này bị kết tội phá hoại tài sản công cộng.

  • He was charged with destroying public property.

    Ông bị buộc tội phá hoại tài sản công cộng.

a person or thing that everyone has a right to know about

một người hoặc một vật mà mọi người đều có quyền được biết

Example:
  • Sophie became public property when she married into the royal family.

    Sophie trở thành tài sản công cộng khi cô kết hôn với gia đình hoàng gia.

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