conveyancing

[ kuh n-vey-uh n-sing ]

/ kənˈveɪ ən sɪŋ /

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.

Nearby words

convexo-convex lens, convexo-plane, convey, conveyance, conveyancer, conveyancing, conveyor, conveyor belt, conveyorize, convict, convictfish

Origin of conveyancing

First recorded in 1670–80; conveyance + -ing¹

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Examples from the Web for conveyancing

Like other real burdens, ground-annuals may now be freely assigned and conveyed (Conveyancing (Scotland) Act 1874, s. 30).
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 5|Various
He troubled himself, however, very little about pleading or conveyancing, and gave himself up to literature and society.
Critical and Historical Essays, Volume III (of 3)|Thomas Babington Macaulay
Mr. Treadman, who attended chiefly to the conveyancing, lived at the office, with his family.
East Lynne|Mrs. Henry Wood
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|Various

British Dictionary definitions for conveyancing

conveyancing

/ (kənˈveɪənsɪŋ) /

noun

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

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