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BONA VACANTIA

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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...]

BOLT

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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...]

BONA WAVIATA

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Goods waived or thrown away by a thief, in his flight, for fear of being apprehended. … [Read more...]

BODILY HEIRS

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Heirs begotten or borne by the person referred to; lineal descendants. This term is equivalent to "heirs of the body." … [Read more...]

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