bonitarian

adjective

bon·​i·​tar·​i·​an

ˌbänəˈterēən,

-ta(a)r-

variants or bonitary

ˈ⸗⸗ˌterē

1

Roman law : beneficial or equitable rather than statutory, civil, or quiritarian

2

Roman law : of or relating to ownership or possession protected not by the jus civile but by praetorian edict

Word History

Etymology

Latin bonitas goodness (from bonus good + -itas -ity) + English -arian or -ary

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