definition of chattel
Full Definition of CHATTEL. 1. : an item of tangible movable or immovable property except real estate and things (as buildings) connected with real property. 2.: slave, bondman.See chattel defined for English-language learners.See chattel defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.ull Definition of CHATTEL. 1. : an item of tangible movable or immovable property except real estate and things (as buildings) connected with real property. 2. : slave, bondman. See chattel defined for English-language learners. See chattel defined for kids.