ANTIQUA ET NOVA
antiqua et nova (an-tI-kw<<schwa>> et noh-v<<schwa>>). [Latin] Hist. Old and new
(rights).
“Antiqua et nova …. The technical terms in our law equivalent to these Latin terms are,
heritage and conquest; heritage (antiqua) being that estate to which any one succeeds as heir;
conquest (nova) that which he succeeds to or acquires by purchase, gift, or any singular title. The
distinction between heritage and conquest is now abolished, 37 & 38 Vict. cap. 94, § 37.” John
Trayner, Trayner’s Latin Maxims 50 (4th ed. 1894). [Blacks Law 8th]