Ferae Naturae definition: Latin: wild in nature; usually in reference to animals such as monkeys or lions. Related Terms: Domitae Naturae, Mansuetae Naturae, Domestic Animal, Animal ...
Property in animals ferae naturae is not acquired by hunting them and pursuing them; if, therefore, another person kills such animal in the sight of the pursuer, he has a right to appropriate it to his own use.
FERAE NATURAE. Of a wild nature. 2. This term is used to designate animals which are not usually tamed.
QUALIFIED This term is frequently used in law. A man hag a qualified property in animals ferae naturae, while they remain in his power, but,... more ...
and completely the proprietor or owner of the thing; it is qualified when he "has not an exclusive right, or not a permanent right, but a right which may sometimes subsist and at other times not subsist," as in the case of animals ferae naturae.
See also: Law, Person, Property, Term, Right
 
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