conveyance

noun

con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-ən(t)s 

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

Synonyms

• transport
• transportation
• vehicle

Examples of conveyance in a Sentence

the covered wagon was the major conveyance that transported settlers and their belongings across the frontier

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of a purchase-and-sale that, pending NBA approval, would have transferred a controlling interest to Rodriguez and Lore, the deal contemplated multiple stages of payment and a gradual conveyance of ownership. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024

The three-year project to build a major stormwater conveyance system began in late 2021. —Melissa Chan, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024

Guided by energy experts at the Energy Trust of Oregon, Bob’s was able to realize a 54% reduction in energy use in one of its top-running manufacturing lines while simultaneously increasing product output by 12% through an energy-efficient conveyance upgrade in 2023. —Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024

Brian Walshe was indicted last year on charges of murder, misleading a police investigation/obstruction of justice and improper conveyance of a human body in connection with the killing of his wife. —Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see convey

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

conveyance

noun

con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-ən(t)s 

1

: the act of conveying

2

: something used to carry goods or passengers

Legal Definition

conveyance

noun

con·​vey·​ance kən-ˈvā-əns 

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