Pronunciation: /ˈtʃætəl/
noun a movable item of personal property, especially one that is not real estate
A1 My cat is my favorite chattel.
A2 In some cultures, chattel refers to personal possessions.
B1 The farmer considered his livestock as chattel.
B2 During the divorce proceedings, they had to divide their chattels.
C1 The wealthy businessman's chattels included expensive artwork and jewelry.
C2 The museum displayed a collection of historical chattels from the 18th century.
adjective relating to or consisting of chattels
A1 I bought a chattel lamp for my living room.
A2 The farmer used chattel equipment to plow the fields.
B1 The antique shop sells chattel furniture from the 19th century.
B2 The chattel possessions of the estate were divided among the heirs.
C1 The wealthy businessman owned a collection of chattel art worth millions.
C2 The legal dispute over the chattel property dragged on for years in court.
formal The legal term 'chattel' refers to personal property such as furniture or vehicles.
informal I need to sell some of my chattel to make some extra cash.
slang I can't believe he just took my chattel without asking!
figurative In her eyes, he was nothing more than a mere chattel to be used and discarded.
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