CHATTEL Crossword Clue
CHATTEL Crossword Clue
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Chattel is a term used to refer to personal property, such as slaves, that is owned by an individual or family. The term is derived from the Latin word 'capere, ' which means 'to take.' Slaves were considered chattel in many societies, including the United States prior to the Civil War. Chattel slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865 with the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment to the Constitution.