treasure trove

Treasure trove is derived from French meaning treasure found. When a person finds valuables such as gold, silver, or diamonds that are hidden in the ground or some other private place and the owner of these is unknown. The finder can usually claim title to the goods against all individuals but the true owner.

[Last reviewed in June of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

Keywords

• property

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