Nomen Vanum

Nomen Vanum, Nomina Vana in plural, is a term in taxonomy for a vain name. Vain names are available names consisting of unjustified but intentional emendations of previously published names. These have status in nomenclature with their own authorship and date.

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Nomen Vetitum, Nomenclatural Act, Nominal Taxon, Nominalism, Nominate Subordinate Taxon