conveyancing

[kuh n-vey-uh n-sing]

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.

Origin of conveyancing

First recorded in 1670–80; conveyance + -ing¹

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Historical Examples of conveyancing

Thomas Hood also mentions both hackney-coaches and cabs in one of his comic poems, Conveyancing.
Carriages & Coaches
Ralph Straus
Mr. Treadman, who attended chiefly to the conveyancing, lived at the office, with his family.
East Lynne
Mrs. Henry Wood
The loose system of conveyancing, formerly expressed rather the intention than the act of transfer.
The History of Tasmania, Volume I (of 2)
John West
Clerks in the Solicitor's Office are examined also in conveyancing, and in the general principles of equity and common law.
Her Majesty's Mails
William Lewins
Since the Conveyancing Act 1881, “convey” has become as common as “grant,” which was formerly used.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3
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British Dictionary definitions for conveyancing

conveyancing

noun

the branch of law dealing with the transfer of ownership of property

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