Definition of Chattel

personal property that can be relocated

Examples of Chattel in a sentence

In many countries, the woman has no rights and is considered to be the husband’s chattel.  

When Frank decided to become a monk, he gave away every piece of his chattel including his paintings and fine watches.  

Jane saw her dog as a family member and not as chattel.  

While Carol lost the house in her divorce, she was allowed to keep any chattel she purchased while being married to Doug.  

The only chattel I actually own is my car.  

A slave was once considered to be an owner’s chattel.  

The king saw his daughter as chattel and had no problem selling her to the highest bidding nobleman.  

During the divorce proceedings, the husband claimed his wife’s constant moving made their son feel like chattel.  

The farmer’s lot of chattel included twelve horses, fifteen pigs, and thirty chickens.  

When Carl moved to a different state, his chattel was so scarce he did not have to rent a moving truck.  

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