Amovable

/əˈmoʊvəbl̩/ adjective

Definition

Capable of being removed from a position or place; able to be transferred or detached.

Etymology

From Latin amovabilis, combining amovere (to remove, literally 'move away') from a- (away) and movere (to move).

Kelly Says

In property law, the difference between 'amovable' property (like furniture you can take) and 'immovable' property (like land) determines what happens if you sell a house.

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