"bona vacantia" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Latin Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|-}} Latin Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} bona vacantia (uncountable)
  1. (UK, law) The principle that there is no unowned property, and that if there is no other owner then property vests in the Crown. Wikipedia link: bona vacantia Tags: UK, uncountable Categories (topical): Law Related terms: ultimus haeres
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