ferae naturae

[ fee-ree nuh-toor-ee, -tyoor-ee ]

adjective

, Law.

1. (of animals) wild or undomesticated ( domitae naturae ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of ferae naturae¹

1655–65; < Latin: literally, of a wild nature

Example Sentences

Orchids must be classed with ferae naturae in which a landowner has no property.

From Project Gutenberg

We have adopted the Roman law as to animals ferae naturae, but the general tendency of our law is to favor appropriation.

From Project Gutenberg