conveyancing
[ kuhn-vey-uhn-sing ]
/ kənˈveɪ ən sɪŋ /
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noun
the branch of law practice consisting of examining titles, giving opinions as to their validity, and drawing of deeds, etc., for the conveyance of property from one person to another.
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Origin of conveyancing
First recorded in 1670–80; conveyance + -ing1
Words nearby conveyancing
convexo-plane, convex sole, convey, conveyance, conveyancer, conveyancing, conveyed, conveyor, conveyor belt, conveyorize, convict
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conveyancing
/ (kənˈveɪənsɪŋ) /
noun
the branch of law dealing with the transfer of ownership of property
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