Ferae Naturae
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
ferae naturae
[New Latin, literally, of a wild nature]
: wild by nature
: not usually tamed NOTE: Animals like wild ducks or bees are considered ferae naturae. At common law they cannot be claimed as one's property except under certain circumstances, as when captured.
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