chattel

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chat·tel / ˈchatl/ • n. (in general use) a personal possession. ∎  Law an item of property other than real estate. See also goods and chattels.

chattel

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chattel †property XIII; movable possession; property other than real estate XVI. — OF. chatel (cf. CATTLE) :- medL. capitāle; see CAPITAL 1.

Chattel

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CHATTEL

An item ofpersonal propertythat is movable; it may be animate or inanimate.

Chattels are synonymous with goods or personalty.

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