lost property

Definition of "lost property"
  1. Property that was mistakenly left in a location when it is not known where it is, and nobody is responsible for its loss
How to use "lost property" in a sentence
  1. The cell phone, considered as lost property, was found on the park bench.
  2. The wallet was turned into the security office as lost property.
  3. The police department has a lost property department to handle items found in public places.

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