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ˈtʃat(ə)l/
n.
(in general use) a personal possession.
▸Law an item of property other than freehold land, including tangible goods (chattels personal) and leasehold interests (chattels real). See also goods and chattels.
Etymology
ME: from OFr. chatel, from med. L. capitale, from L. capitalis, from caput ‘head’; cf. capital1 and cattle.
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