bailment

Definition of "bailment"
  1. An act where one party leaves personal property under temporary control of another, which can occur with or without payment
How to use "bailment" in a sentence
  1. Bailment occurs when you leave your car at a parking garage.
  2. Leaving a pet at a kennel is a common example of bailment.
  3. Storing belongings in a storage unit involves an agreement of bailment.
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