filius nullius

Definition of "filius nullius"
  1. A child born outside of marriage or legal adoption
How to use "filius nullius" in a sentence
  1. According to the law of the state, a filius nullius could not inherit the property.
  2. The paternity test proved that he was, in fact, a filius nullius.
  3. The filius nullius was given a share of the estate after a long court battle.

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