Goods to which no one claims a property, as, shipwrecks, treasure trove; vacant goods. civil law. Goods without an owner. Such goods escheat. … [Read more...] about BONA VACANTIA
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BOLT
The desertion by one or more persons from the political party to which he or they belong; the permanent withdrawal before adjournment of a portion of the delegates to a political convention Rap. & L. … [Read more...] about BOLT
BONA WAVIATA
Goods waived or thrown away by a thief, in his flight, for fear of being apprehended. … [Read more...] about BONA WAVIATA
BODILY HEIRS
Heirs begotten or borne by the person referred to; lineal descendants. This term is equivalent to "heirs of the body." … [Read more...] about BODILY HEIRS
BOLTING
In English practice. A term formerly used in the English inns of court, but more particularly at Gray's Inn, signifying the private arguing of cases, as distinguished from mooting, which was a more formal and public mode of argument Cowell; Tomlins; Holthouse. … [Read more...] about BOLTING