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

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Etymology

Origin of conveyancing

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

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conveyancing

It specialised in personal injury, wills and conveyancing and, according to its website, employed over 600 members of staff.

From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026

Sheffield-based PM Law, which runs firms across Yorkshire, Cumbria, Berkshire, Derbyshire and Kent specialising in personal injury, wills and conveyancing, shut on Monday without warning.

From BBC ● Feb. 4, 2026

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

Any party who objects to the opinion given by any conveyancing counsel may have the point in dispute disposed of by the judge at chambers or in court.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various

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