About/on your person
phrase
Carrying something physically on one's self.
He was found with illegal drugs on his person.
Often appears as...
- carrying something on your person
- have something on your person
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic,Legal
phrase
Pertaining to oneself.
You need to be more concerned about your person.
Often appears as...
- care about your person
- think about your person
phrase
Carrying something physically on one's self.
He was found with illegal drugs on his person.
Often appears as...
- carrying something on your person
- have something on your person
Usage tips
Formal
Idiomatic,Legal
phrase
Pertaining to oneself.
You need to be more concerned about your person.
Often appears as...
- care about your person
- think about your person
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Possession
Use when highlighting that items are on your body, like in pockets or a bag you're holding.
The officer confirmed he had the stolen wallet on his person.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Often used in a legal setting to specify items found directly with someone, suggesting possession and ownership.
During the search, they found a concealed weapon on his person.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Access
Emphasizes something is not just nearby but directly accessible without moving.
She always carries her emergency medication on her person.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Possession
Use when highlighting that items are on your body, like in pockets or a bag you're holding.
The officer confirmed he had the stolen wallet on his person.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Often used in a legal setting to specify items found directly with someone, suggesting possession and ownership.
During the search, they found a concealed weapon on his person.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Access
Emphasizes something is not just nearby but directly accessible without moving.
She always carries her emergency medication on her person.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Possession
Use when highlighting that items are on your body, like in pockets or a bag you're holding.
The officer confirmed he had the stolen wallet on his person.
Pro Tip 2/3Legal Context
Often used in a legal setting to specify items found directly with someone, suggesting possession and ownership.
During the search, they found a concealed weapon on his person.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediate Access
Emphasizes something is not just nearby but directly accessible without moving.
She always carries her emergency medication on her person.
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