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chattel definition

chat·tel (c̸hat′'l)

noun

    1. a movable item of personal property, as a piece of furniture, an automobile, or a head of livestock
      in full chattel personal
    2. any interest in real estate less than a freehold
      in full chattel real
  2. a slave

Etymology: ME chatel < OFr: see cattle

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Alternate definitions:

business chattel definition - business

law chattel definition - legal

chattel Synonyms

chattel

n.

belongings, goods, assets; see property 1, wealth 1.


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chattel Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: They do not include any chattels used at the death of the intestate for business purposes nor money or securities for money.

Adjective modifier

  • mere: The slave was considered by pagans to be a mere chattel: a possession with no rights or liberties.

Modifies a noun

  • slavery: Chattel slavery is closest to the old form of slavery.

Noun used with modifier

  • term: Glossary of terms Chattels All personal items of the person making the Will, which have not already been gifted as specific items.

Possessives

  • husband: He is also condemning woman's traditional role as her husband's chattel, through Sieglinde's situation in her loveless marriage to Hunding.

Preposition: in

  • order: Q. Can I apportion the purchase price between the property and furniture and chattels in order to avoid or reduce payment of Stamp Duty?
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