Conveyance: meaning, definitions and examples

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conveyance

 

[ kənˈveɪəns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal

The action or process of transporting someone or something from one place to another.

Synonyms

carriage, transfer, transportation

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with the conveyance of stolen goods across the border.
  • The conveyance of passengers by air is subject to strict regulations.
Context #2 | Noun

formal

A means of transportation; a vehicle.

Synonyms

car, mode of transport, vehicle

Examples of usage

  • The horse-drawn conveyance was a popular mode of transport in the 19th century.
  • The taxi was the chosen conveyance for the evening.

Translations

Translations of the word "conveyance" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transporte

🇮🇳 परिवहन

🇩🇪 Beförderung

🇮🇩 pengangkutan

🇺🇦 перевезення

🇵🇱 transport

🇯🇵 輸送 (yusō)

🇫🇷 transport

🇪🇸 transporte

🇹🇷 taşıma

🇰🇷 운송 (unsong)

🇸🇦 نقل

🇨🇿 přeprava

🇸🇰 preprava

🇨🇳 运输 (yùnshū)

🇸🇮 prevoz

🇮🇸 flutningur

🇰🇿 тасымалдау

🇬🇪 ტრანსპორტირება

🇦🇿 daşıma

🇲🇽 transporte

Etymology

The word 'conveyance' originates from the Old French word 'conveier' which means 'to carry' or 'to escort'. It has been used in English since the 14th century. Over time, 'conveyance' has evolved to encompass the broader concept of transportation and vehicles, reflecting changes in technology and society's needs for moving people and goods efficiently.

See also: convey, conveyable, conveyancing, conveyer, conveying, conveyor.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,576 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.