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Complete Definition of "nullius filius"

English

Etymology
Latin; 'nullius filius' literally "nobody's son".

Noun
nullius filius

  1. context|Latinate A child of unknown parentage; an orphan.
  2. law: 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. - Bouvier Law Dictionary 6<sup>th</sup> edition, 1856.

Synonyms
bastard
by-blow

See also
orphan

Category:Law

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