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What is the legal definition of treasure trove?
What is the legal definition of treasure trove?
- Any collection of valuable items published as a book
- Any valuable items found buried underground
- An archaeological find of precious metals
- Valuables found in places where the true owner is presumed dead and heirs undiscoverable (correct)
What does the term 'treasure trove' literally mean?
What does the term 'treasure trove' literally mean?
- Treasure that has been found (correct)
- Hidden wealth discovered underground
- Treasure that has been hidden
- Ancient valuables found in cellars
What is a hoard in the context of treasure trove?
What is a hoard in the context of treasure trove?
- A collection of articles published as a book
- A metaphorical term for valuable discoveries
- A legal term for hidden treasures
- An archaeological find of treasure trove (correct)
What is the origin of the English term 'treasure trove'?
What is the origin of the English term 'treasure trove'?
Why does the legal treatment of treasure trove vary considerably?
Why does the legal treatment of treasure trove vary considerably?