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Chattel

/tʃˈætəl/
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(noun) Tangible, movable property.

Indentured servitude is often contrasted with chattel slavery.
Indentured servitude and chattel slavery are two completely different things.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Historically, ____ was a term used to describe a piece of property.

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