bona vacantia
English
Etymology
Latin
Noun
bona vacantia (uncountable)
- (Britain, law) The principle that there is no unowned property, and that if there is no other owner then property vests in the Crown.
- "The company asked also for an express vesting order concerning the land, which had legally gone to the Crown as bona vacantia"
See also
- ultimus haeres
References
- Treasury Solicitor's Office bona vacantia website