Technically Roman slaves were the property, the chattels, of their owners, held in a state of total subjection. |
In this sense it may be of some importance to enquire whether they are chattels or not. |
In the New Kingdom especially the shabtis were considered as chattels, not unlike slaves. |
The goods or chattels are to remain in the custody of the bailiffs for twenty days. |
The right is reserved to hold a farm sale of deadstock and chattels on the property prior to completion without liability for any damage caused. |
I interpret the distribution as a mutually agreeable division of the chattels in question. |