Definition of conveyancenext
as in vehicle
something used to carry goods or passengers the covered wagon was the major conveyance that transported settlers and their belongings across the frontier

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Recent Examples of conveyance There were collateral issues that were impacted by the conveyance of the draft picks or not, the compensation. Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2026 Malanca could not be reached for comment this week regarding the conveyance bill. John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026 The Yuba Water Agency, which operates New Bullards Bar Dam and controls the release of water from its reservoir, has adjusted its water conveyance plans for the spring and summer due to the incident and the mercurial, moderate rainy season. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 17 Mar. 2026 Transfers made after a dispute becomes foreseeable can be challenged as fraudulent conveyances. Ascend Agency, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conveyance
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Noun
  • The memo also addressed aftermarket auto parts and would supersede the ability of the California Air Resources Board to evaluate parts that affect vehicle emissions.
    Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The smoke from the burning vehicles contained hazardous materials commonly found in automobiles, including fuels, oils and interior components, Nunez said, although steady winds helped disperse the smoke.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • None of the public campaign financing can come from funds designated for education, transportation or public safety.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • Doug Turnbull covers the traffic/transportation beat for WXIA-TV (11Alive).
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 5 July 2026

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“Conveyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conveyance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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