Personal chattel refers to movable personal property that can be bought, sold, or transferred without involving real estate or land. There are several synonyms for the term personal chattel, including movable property, movable estate, personal property, moveables, personal effects, and personal possessions. These terms are commonly used in legal documents, estate planning, and taxation. Personal chattel is distinguished from real property, which includes land and buildings. Synonyms like personal possessions and moveable property emphasize that personal chattel applies to personal belongings that can be carried or transported. Such synonyms facilitate communication by lawyers, tax professionals, and others who work with personal property.