Bona Vacantia in United Kingdom

Definition of Bona Vacantia

According to the treasury solicitor “bona vacantia” literally means vacant goods.

Bona vacantia in Legal Latin

Meaning of the latin term “Bona vacantia” from the University of Kent: ‘Empty goods’ – Property not disposed of by a deceased’s will and to which there is no relation entitled on intestacy. Under section 46 of the Administration of Estates Act 1925, such property passes to the Crown, the Duchy of Lancaster, or the Duke of Cornwall.

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• Legal Latin Maxims
• Legal Latin Quotes
• Legal Latin Dictionary