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filius nullius

filius nullius is the alternative form of nullius filius.

Meaning of nullius filius

Noun

nullius filius

  1. (Latinate) A child of unknown parentage; an orphan.
  2. 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 respects1856, Bouvier Law Dictionary, 6th edition
    Synonyms:
    by-blow

Questions about filius nullius

What is filius nullius the alternative form of?
Filius nullius is the alternative form of nullius filius.

Words near filius nullius in the dictionary

  1. filister
  2. filisters
  3. Filistin
  4. Filisur
  5. Filitheyo
  6. filius nullius
  7. filius philosophorum
  8. filk
  9. filkable
  10. filked
  11. filker

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