Meaning: Bona vacantia is derived from a Latin word which basically means “ownerless goods”. It
is a legal concept associated with property which does not have an owner. Bona Vacantia is partly
a common law doctrine and partly found in statute. It governs property of deceased persons with
no known heirs, the property of defunct companies and some failed trust property.
Example: Notices in many nations are given as “List of Unclaimed Bona Vacantia Estates”.
Pronunciation :
Bo – boh
Na – nah, nuh
Va – vah,vuh
Can – kahn, kan
Ti – tee,thi
A – ah, uh