Mains
/meɪnz/
Definitions
- (n.) Principal pipes or lines for supplying utilities such as water, gas, or electricity to a property.
The property was disconnected from the mains after the account was closed.
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'Mains' is typically used in plural form to describe infrastructure supplying essential services, important in property and regulatory law.
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