nullius filius en · NOUN
Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin nullius filius (“nobody's son”), from Latin nullius + filius.
Meanings
- (Latinate) A child of unknown parentage; an orphan.
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The son of no one; a bastard.
A bastard is considered nullius filius as far as regards his right inherit. But the rule of nullius filius does not apply in other respects
1856, Bouvier Law Dictionary, 6th edition:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| filius nullius | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
by-blow (son of no one)