Domitae Naturae Definition: Animals which are of a nature easily tamed and may be readily domesticated. Related Terms: Mansuetae Naturae, Animal, Domestic Animal, Ferae Naturae, Companion Animal For example, cats, dogs, farm animals and some birds. The common law used two Latin phrases interchangeably to refer to the same concept of animals which are pets, easily tamed and usually domestic: domitae naturae and mansuetae naturae. William Blackstone in his 1769 Commentaries on the Laws of England preferred the term domitae naturae. REFERENCES: Duhaime, Lloyd, Legal Definition of Animal, Domestic Animal and Ferae Naturae. Categories & Topics: Dictionary of Latin Law Terms Tort and Personal Injury Law Dictionary Find you are constantly looking up definitions? Try our search provider (works in most modern browsers) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Legal Dictionary, or if you have legal term suggestion, we'd love to hear from you!