lost property
"Lost property" refers to items that have been misplaced or left behind by their owners, commonly found in public places and held for safekeeping until reclaimed.
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Definition
B1General
(common)Items that have been unintentionally left behind or misplaced by their owner in a public place.
Example
- She went to the lost property office to see if anyone had found her missing umbrella.
B2Customer Service
(British)A help desk or department in a facility where customers can inquire about items they have lost.
Example
- The mall's lost property desk had a collection of unclaimed bags and jackets.
C1Law
(technical)Property found in a state indicating the owner unintentionally lost possession and cannot easily locate it.
Example
- Under the law, lost property must be handed over to the authorities to locate the rightful owner.
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