chattel

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃat(ə)l/

noun

  • (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.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French chatel, from medieval Latin capitale, from Latin capitalis, from caput 'head'. Compare with capital1 and cattle