# conveyance

/kənˈveɪəns/ (US) · /kənvˈeɪəns/ (UK) · CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/conveyance
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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