| − | '''Private property''' means assets that can be acquired, transferred and controlled by individuals rather than [[government]], such as [[land]], [[house]]s, [[chattel]]s, and [[goods]]. It is characterized by a single owner with absolute dominion over the [[property]]. When two or more owners have a claim or if the ownership is temporary or limited, it is not private property. Private property, in the [[United States of America]], is [[constitution|constitutionally]] protected by [[state]] and [[federal]] constitution (see: [[Fifth Amendment]]) | + | '''Private property''' means assets that can be acquired, transferred and controlled by individuals rather than [[government]], such as [[land]], [[house]]s, [[chattel]]s, and [[goods]]. It is characterized by a single owner with absolute dominion over the [[property]]. When two or more owners have a claim or if the ownership is temporary or limited, it is not private property. Private property, in the [[United States of America]], is [[constitution]]ally protected by [[state]] and [[federal]] constitution (see: [[Fifth Amendment]]) |