conveyance
[ kuhn-vey-uhns ]
/ kənˈveɪ əns /
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noun
the act of conveying; transmission; communication.
a means of transporting, especially a vehicle, as a bus, airplane, or automobile.
Law.
- the transfer of property from one person to another.
- the instrument or document by which this is effected.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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British Dictionary definitions for conveyance
conveyance
/ (kənˈveɪəns) /
noun
the act of conveying
a means of transport
law
- a transfer of the legal title to property
- the document effecting such a transfer
Derived forms of conveyance
conveyancer, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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