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Filius Nullius
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filius nullius n
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[Medieval Latin, literally, no one's son]
: an illegitimate child
: bastard called also filius populi
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.