Definition of CONVEYANCE (original) (raw)

1

: the action of conveying

the conveyance of meaning

2

: a means or way of conveying: such as

Synonyms

Examples of conveyance in a Sentence

the covered wagon was the major conveyance that transported settlers and their belongings across the frontier

Recent Examples on the Web

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The three-year project to build a major stormwater conveyance system began in late 2021. —Melissa Chan, NBC News, 8 Oct. 2024 Guided by energy experts at the Energy Trust of Oregon, Bob’s was able to realize a 54% reduction in energy use in one of its top-running manufacturing lines while simultaneously increasing product output by 12% through an energy-efficient conveyance upgrade in 2023. —Kate Gaertner, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024 Brian Walshe was indicted last year on charges of murder, misleading a police investigation/obstruction of justice and improper conveyance of a human body in connection with the killing of his wife. —Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 12 Sep. 2024 Already commonly implemented in California, MAR infrastructure includes conveyance structures that redistribute water to dehydrated locations, and injection—spraying water on land or, the more costly option, directly infusing water in wells. —Caroline Marshall Reinhart, WIRED, 21 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for conveyance

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler

The first known use of conveyance was in the 15th century

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“Conveyance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conveyance. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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