NATIVUS

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Historical

Lat. In old English law, a native; specifically, one born into a condition of servitude; a born serf or villein. —Nativa. A niefe or female villein. So called because for the most part bond by nativity.

Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.