Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mesne

adjective
/miːn/
Definition
Referring to an intermediate or intermediate entity in a chain or series.
Examples
  • The mesne lord held the land from the superior lord and had tenants under him.
  • In legal disputes, the mesne process helps determine the intermediary parties involved.
  • Understanding mesne relationships is crucial in property law.
Meaning
Mesne is typically used in legal contexts to denote a person who occupies a position between two parties in relation to property or rights.
Synonyms
  • intermediate
  • mediary
  • transitional