conveyancing

American  

[kuhn-vey-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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Etymology

Origin of conveyancing

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

Example Sentences

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

Someone answering the phone at the conveyancing firm would not give their name but said "we're not talking to journalists".

From BBC • Sep. 4, 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

"My suspicion in this case…is that she didn't give all the circumstances of the trust to the conveyancing lawyer," said James Quarmby, head of private wealth at Stephenson Harwood.

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

The process by which this distinction was broken down and the present uniform system of private conveyancing by simple deed was established, constitutes a long chapter in English legal history.

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