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conveyancing

American

[kuhn-vey-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

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Etymology

Origin of conveyancing

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

Example Sentences

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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

"The conveyancing lawyer may have just asked the bland question 'do you own any other properties?' And she says 'no'".

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

This is when an estate agent suggests, implies or tells you that you must arrange things like mortgages or conveyancing services through their in-house teams - or there will be negative consequences for a deal.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2025

He was unrivalled as an authority upon conveyancing law.

From Norfolk Annals A Chronological Record of Remarkable Events in the Nineteeth Century, Vol. 2 by Mackie, Charles

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