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conveyancing

American

[kuhn-vay-uhn-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.

conveyancing British

/ kənˈveɪənsɪŋ /

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of conveyancing

First recorded in 1670–80; conveyance + -ing ¹

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conveyancing

But it all unravelled when a relative of Griffiths got wind of the sale after conveyancing paperwork was sent to their home.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

He said nothing in the conveyancing process alerted him to any public use of the drive when he purchased the property in August 2022.

From BBC ● May 28, 2026

According to Land Registry records, Ms Ferrari used a London-based conveyancing firm of solicitors to help with her purchase.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2025

It is understood that the deputy prime minister consulted one individual experienced in conveyancing and two experts on the law around trusts before the purchase.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2025

Hand in the documents, and let the matter be submitted to the conveyancing counsel for a draft.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 98 January 11, 1890 by Sir F. C. (Francis Cowley) Burnand

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