conveyance

noun con·vey·ance \ kən-ˈvā-ən(t)s \

Updated on: 9 May 2018

Definition 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 ¹instrument 4) by which title to property is conveyed (see convey 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

Recent Examples of conveyance from the Web

The car, which had originally liberated rural folks from a social life confined to front porches and front parlors, became more than just a conveyance.

— nancy a. nichols, The Atlantic, "Cupholders Are Everywhere," 22 Apr. 2018
Both conveyances were destined for the Saint Patrick's Day parade in downtown Cleveland the next day.

— james ewinger, cleveland.com, "Babies abound at Lake Metroparks' Farmpark (photos, video)," 21 Mar. 2018
Jackson, Campbell and Rankin have been charged with first-degree murder, attempted first-degree murder, armed burglary with assault and battery, armed robbery, grand theft auto, conveyance burglary, and 13 counts of grand theft of a firearm.

— david j. neal, miamiherald, "A senior citizen survived Irma — but not a visit by a teenage FEMA contractor, cops say," 14 Jan. 2018
The Planning Commission will consider the street closures and conveyance of part of the plaza to the state, rendering a recommendation for City Council action possibly in June, officials said.

— scott huddleston, San Antonio Express-News, "Alamo Plaza street closures to be debated this spring," 4 Apr. 2018
The curtain of the transport cart was opened to allow air movement; the agent saw the dog had chewed through the metal door of the kennel and was outside of the kennel but in the transport conveyance.

— matt rocheleau, BostonGlobe.com, "The details of 40 animal deaths, injuries, losses aboard US airlines," 15 Mar. 2018
Other proposals would raise the hotel occupancy tax to 17 percent from 15 percent, set a 7 percent tax on restaurant sales, boosting real estate conveyance taxes and add a $3 fee on new tire sales.

— stephen singer, courant.com, "Business Leaders At Capitol Wednesday To Fight Tax Increases," 14 Mar. 2018
Pavel Martinez-Martinez, 40, quickly posted $45,000 bond on Thursday after his arrest the day before on charges of possession of counterfeit credit cards, unlawful conveyance of fuel, and tampering with physical evidence.

— david j. neal, miamiherald, "He tried to hide 80 fake cards in his pants, cops say. That’s not where he had gas | Miami Herald," 11 Mar. 2018
That base is then blended with water or stock to create a velvety sauce, perfect for draping over meat, enchiladas, or some other conveyance.

— rachel tepper paley, Bloomberg.com, "Unpacking Mexico’s Universe of Mole," 1 Mar. 2018

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