Meres
/ˈmɪərz/
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- (n.) Items or particulars specified in a legal document, especially in a deed or contract, serving as precise references.
The meres listed in the property deed clearly define the boundaries.
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Often used historically in property law to specify precise features or landmarks defining property limits.
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