conveyance

noun

con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-ən(t)s How to pronounce conveyance (audio)
Synonyms of conveyance
1
: the action of conveying
the conveyance of goods
the conveyance of meaning
2
: a means or way of conveying: such as
a
: an instrument (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) by which title to property is conveyed (see convey sense 1c)
b
: a means of transport : vehicle

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Examples of conveyance in a Sentence

the covered wagon was the major conveyance that transported settlers and their belongings across the frontier
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Malanca could not be reached for comment this week regarding the conveyance bill. — John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026 More room for all on board is needed due to the mobility conveyances of our oldest and youngest. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026 There were collateral issues that were impacted by the conveyance of the draft picks or not, the compensation. — Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026 Transfers made after a dispute becomes foreseeable can be challenged as fraudulent conveyances. — Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conveyance

Word History

Etymology

see convey

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conveyance was in the 15th century

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conveyancer
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“Conveyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conveyance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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conveyance

noun
con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-ən(t)s How to pronounce conveyance (audio)
1
: the act of conveying
2
: something used to carry goods or passengers

Legal Definition

conveyance

noun
con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-əns How to pronounce conveyance (audio)
1
: an act of conveying
a conveyance of land
2
: an instrument (as a deed) that conveys property rights (as title)
lack of delivery of a conveyance—J. D. Calamari and J. M. Perillo

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