automobile

A vehicle propelled by a motor, capable of standing erect when stationery, designed for carrying persons or property, and which does not run upon fixed rails or tracks. 7 Am J2d Auto § 1. The " car" to millions of Americans. Ordinarily, although not absolutely, to be distinguished from carriage, cart, or wagon. 7 Am J2d Auto § 3. In the ordinary sense of the term, something different from a farm tractor. 7 Am J2d Auto Ins § 43. An “effect” within the constitutional protection of the right of the people to be secure in their effects against unreasonable search and seizure. Dalton v State, 230 Ind 626, 105 NE2d 509, 31 ALR2d 107 1. In the ordinary sense of the term, as the word is to be understood where it appears in an automobile liability policy, automobile is equivalent to motor vehicle and is inclusive of trucks and tractors. 7 Am J2d Auto Ins § 99. Although the generic word "automobile" is broad enough to include all forms of self-propelling vehicles, the word is to be defined in a particular case from its association in the context and by considering the purpose of the instrument in which it is used. Modern usage assigns to the word "automobile" the restricted meaning of a motor-driven vehicle suitable and intended for conveyance of persons. Washington Nat. Ins. Co. v Burke (Ky) 258 SW2d 709, 38 ALR2d 861. As to what is an "automobile" or a "car" within coverage of accident policy, see Anno: 38 ALR2d 867.