AUBANE, in the customs of France, a right vested in the king of being heir to a foreigner that dies within his dominions.
By this right the French king claims the inheritance of all foreigners that die within his dominions, notwithstanding-
withstanding of any testament the deceased could make. An ambassador is not subject to the right of aubane; and the Switz, Savoyards, Scots, and Portuguese, are also exempted, being deemed natives and regnicoles.