conveyancing

American  

[kuhn-vay-uhn-sing] / kənˈveɪ ən sɪŋ /

noun

1. 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.

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conveyancing British  

/ kənˈveɪənsɪŋ /

noun

1. 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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Example Sentences

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conveyancing

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

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

One can understand why a sod should be so often a token, but why does the glove play so large a part in Merovingian and Carolingian conveyancing?

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