conveyancing

noun

con·​vey·​anc·​ing kən-ˈvā-ən(t)-siŋ How to pronounce conveyancing (audio)
: the act or business of drawing deeds, leases, or other writings for transferring the title to property

Word History

First Known Use

1690, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of conveyancing was in 1690

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“Conveyancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conveyancing. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

conveyancing

noun
con·​vey·​an·​cing
: the act or business of drawing up conveyances (as deeds or leases)
conveyancer noun
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