Chattels

/ˈkætəlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Personal property movable in nature, as distinct from real property.
    The sale included all chattels present in the house.

Forms

  • chattel

Commentary

Chattels are commonly distinguished from fixtures; items attached to land may cease to be chattels and become part of real property.

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