Bona vacantia Term Bona vacantia Meaning Goods or property that have no owner and are claimed by the state. Context Legal doctrine regarding unclaimed property or estates. More from Legal Maxims Ante Litem Motam Assentio mentium Audi alteram partem Bona fide Boni judicis est ampliare jurisdictionem Caveat Caveat actor Caveat emptor More from Legal Maxims