They were more honest back when they called it movable property. As in, a peasant's movable property is taxed while a lord's immovable property is not. It's eas

They were more honest back when they called it movable property. As in, a peasant's movable property is taxed while a lord's immovable property is not. It's easier to tax things that can be picked up and taken if the tax is not paid.