Legal Definitions - mere

Definition: Mere (pronounced mair or mer) is a legal term that means mother. It is often used in the phrase "en ventre sa mere," which means "in its mother's womb."

• The law recognizes the rights of a child en ventre sa mere.
• When the mother dies, the child is considered an heir to her estate.

These examples illustrate how the term mere is used in legal contexts to refer to a person's biological mother. The phrase "en ventre sa mere" is used to describe a fetus that is still in its mother's womb. In the second example, the child's status as the mother's heir is based on their biological relationship.