Word
conveyance
Phoneticscon·veyance
US/kənˈveɪəns/
UK/kənvˈeɪəns/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. a vehicle or a way of moving people or things from one place to another. In legal terms, it often refers to the act of passing ownership of property to someone else.
n. the act of transferring property or the vehicle used for such a transfer. In a legal context, it specifically refers to the formal act of transferring title or ownership.
Examples
“The conveyance of the property took several weeks to complete.”
“The lawyer handled the conveyance of the land, ensuring all legal documents were signed and filed correctly.”
“While the physical conveyance of the goods was handled by a logistics firm, the legal conveyance of the title remained pending until the final payment was processed.”
Examples
simple
“The conveyance of the property took several weeks to complete.”
contextual
“The lawyer handled the conveyance of the land, ensuring all legal documents were signed and filed correctly.”
complex
“While the physical conveyance of the goods was handled by a logistics firm, the legal conveyance of the title remained pending until the final payment was processed.”
Real-World Examples
“Both face charges of participating in a criminal group contributing to criminal activity, possession of an unauthorised firearm and driving conveyances taken without the owners’ consent.” Etymology
From Middle English conveiance, conveyaunce, equivalent to convey + -ance.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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