Bona

/ˈboʊ.nə/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Lawful possessions or assets, especially in the context of property and inheritance law.
    The estate included a variety of bona, such as land and valuable personal property.

Commentary

The term is often used in plural form to refer collectively to goods or assets, particularly in legal contexts involving inheritance or property rights.

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