A promise, in writing, to pay a specified sum to a specified person under specified terms.
Propagation
For gardening methods, this refers to the many different ways of starting new plants. This included various methods of starting new plants ranging from starting seeds to identical clones created by cuttings or layering.
Propane
A heavy, colorless, gaseous hydrocarbon of the methane series which occurs naturally in petroleum and used as fuel in refrigerants, aerosols, soldering torches, etc.
Propane torch
Portable, hand held torch which consists of a bottle containing pressurized propane gas with a screwed on burner nozzle. The nozzle is used to direct the burning gas, when it is ignited, to be used for soldering, brazing, etc.
Propellant
The gas used to expel materials from aerosol containers.
Propeller
Apparatus consisting of two or more twisted blades which are mounted on a hub and which rotate with that hub to move fluid axially to propel the object to which it is attached.
Propeller (hydro) turbine
A turbine that has a runner with attached blades similar to a propeller used to drive a ship. As water passes over the curved propeller blades, it causes rotation of the shaft.
Property
The rights that one individual has in lands or goods to the exclusion of all others. Property rights include exclusive occupancy, possession, use and the right of disposition. Individuals, groups, organizations and governments may own property.
Property and casualty policy
Insurance contract providing coverage for risks primarily associated with negligence and acts of omission associated with third-party injuries or property losses. Property and casualty policies normally exclude losses associated with war, riots, and unreasonable negligence.
Property brief
Summarization of the attributes and characteristics of the property such as that indicated in the legal records (title search).
