government property

Publicly owned items

Government property is anything owned by a governmental body—federal, state, or local.

It includes land, buildings, vehicles, equipment, and documents: Unauthorized removal of government property is a federal offense.

The term often appears in legal contexts and on signage warning against trespassing, theft, or misuse.

Military bases, national parks, and public records all constitute government property.

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