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chattel (ˈtʃætəllPronunciation for chattel) 

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noun

  1. (often plural) property law 
    1. See chattel personal
    2. See chattel real
  2. See goods and chattels

Word Origin

C13: from Old French chatel  personal property, from Medieval Latin capitāle wealth; see capitalC13: from Old French personal property, from Medieval Latin wealth; see 1

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