Definition of "mesne" [mesne]

• Intermediate (adjective)

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• "Damages for trespass to land are usually measured by the market value of the unauthorized use, that is to say, the going rent (where the trespasser is an overholding tenant, such damages are called mesne profits)."
• "Lady Holmhurst does not seem to be aware that although 'mesne' -- a totally erroneous word -- is pronounced 'mean,' it is spelt m-e-s-n-e. ""
• "It is seldom used, except in reference to "mesne profits.""