Messuage (Noun)
Meaning
(law) a dwelling house and its adjacent buildings and the adjacent land used by the household.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The deed to the property included a messuage that comprised the main house, a barn, and several acres of surrounding land.
- The messuage was a significant part of the estate, providing a home for the family and a place to conduct daily activities.
- As part of the inheritance, the son received the messuage, which had been in the family for generations.
- The court ruled that the messuage was an integral part of the property and could not be sold separately from the rest of the land.
- The historic messuage was preserved and restored to its original state, providing a glimpse into the lives of the family who once lived there.