conveyance
UK: kənˈveɪəns | US: kənˈveɪəns
n. the action or process of transporting or carrying something from one place to another
n. a legal document that transfers property ownership from one party to another
n. a means of transportation (e.g., vehicles or vessels)
The word "conveyance" traces back to Old French conveier (to escort or carry), derived from Latin conviare (to accompany or transport), combining con- (together) and via (way, road). The suffix -ance was added in Middle English to form a noun indicating the act or result of conveying. The morpheme vey preserves the core idea of "carrying," while con- emphasizes collective or directed movement. Over time, the term expanded from physical transport to legal contexts (e.g., property transfer).
The conveyance of goods by rail is more efficient than by road.
She signed the conveyance to legally transfer the house to her son.
Horse-drawn carriages were a common conveyance in the 19th century.
The lawyer prepared the conveyance documents for the real estate sale.
Modern conveyances like electric scooters reduce urban traffic congestion.