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
