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.

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Word Description / Examples
conveyance

Used in formal contexts when speaking about the act of transporting someone or something from one place to another.

  • The conveyance of goods was delayed due to bad weather
  • Legal documents included details about the conveyance of property
transportation

Generally used in everyday contexts to discuss the means or system of moving people or goods from one place to another.

  • Public transportation in the city includes buses and subways
  • The transportation of hazardous materials follows strict regulations
carriage

Commonly refers to the act of transporting something or someone, often in historical or literary contexts.

  • The royal carriage procession attracted a large crowd
  • The carriage of these materials requires special care
transfer

Used in contexts where moving something or someone from one location to another usually involves a change of control, ownership, or context.

  • The transfer of funds between accounts is completed within a day
  • We need to arrange the transfer of patients to the new hospital

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.

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conveyance

Formal, used in legal, historical, or technical contexts to refer to any means of transport.

  • The contract detailed the ownership transfer of the conveyance.
  • In the past, horse-drawn carriages were a common form of conveyance.
vehicle

A broad term referring to any method of conveyance that transports people or goods, often used in technical or general contexts.

  • Emergency vehicles have the right of way in traffic.
  • Her vehicle broke down on the highway and she had to call for help.
mode of transport

Neutral term used to describe different methods of transportation, usually in informative or descriptive contexts.

  • Bicycles are a sustainable mode of transport in urban areas.
  • Public buses are a popular mode of transport for city commuters.
car

Everyday language, used to refer to a common personal vehicle.

  • She drove her car to work every day.
  • They decided to buy a new car for their upcoming road trip.

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.