What does conveyance mean?
Conveyance means An act or instance of conveying..
Conveyance
/kənˈveɪəns/ · noun
Meaning
An act or instance of conveying..
Definitions by Sense
- An act or instance of conveying.
- A means of transporting, especially a vehicle.
- (law) An instrument transferring title of an object from one person or group of persons to another.
- (law, transitive) To transfer (the title) of an object from one person or group of persons to another.
Example Sentences
The times have changed in nothing more (we follow as we were wont the manuscript of Peter Pattieson,) than in the rapid conveyance of intelligence and communication betwixt one part of Scotland and another.
Three in a hansom cab is not, under all circumstances, the most comfortable method of conveyance […]
Athelstan Arundel walked home all the way, foaming and raging. No omnibus, cab, or conveyance ever built could contain a young man in such a rage. His mother lived at Pembridge Square, which is four good measured miles from Lincoln's Inn.
Synonyms for conveyance
Antonyms for conveyance
Related Words
Word Forms
- conveyances
- conveyaunce
- conveyancing
- conveyanced
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for conveyance?
Common synonyms include transfer, transport, imparting, transportation.
What is the opposite of conveyance?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use conveyance in a sentence?
The times have changed in nothing more (we follow as we were wont the manuscript of Peter Pattieson,) than in the rapid conveyance of intelligence and communication betwixt one part of Scotland and another.
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