personal effects
"Personal effects" are items that an individual typically carries or uses daily, often holding personal or sentimental value.
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Definition
B2Daily Life
(general)Items an individual typically carries or wears, such as clothing, jewelry, and identification.
Example
- She packed her personal effects into a small suitcase before leaving.
- His wallet and watch were among his personal effects.
C1Legal
(technical)Privately owned items of personal property, often listed in legal documents or insurance claims.
Example
- The will included a detailed list of the deceased's personal effects.
- The insurance policy covered loss or damage to personal effects during travel.