1. a movable item of personal property; any tangible possession other than real estate
Usage: often used in legal or formal contexts; typically plural in phrases like 'goods and chattels'
2. a person held in slavery (historical usage)
Usage: archaic; offensive; historical context only

Examples

• The will listed all chattels, including furniture, artwork, and jewelry.
• In legal documents, chattels are distinguished from land and buildings.
• The estate sale included various chattels such as antique tables and lamps.
• The contract specified which chattels would remain with the property.
• Personal chattels like vehicles and equipment are subject to depreciation.
• The inventory of chattels was completed before the auction.