Definition

A professional who helps transfer ownership of property from one person to another, usually involving legal documents and processes.

Example

The conveyancer prepared all the necessary paperwork for the sale of the house.

Conversation

I was talking to a friend who just bought a house, and they mentioned their conveyancer.

Oh really? What does a conveyancer do exactly?

They help with the legal process of transferring property ownership.

That sounds important! I guess it makes everything go smoothly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Conveyancer → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "vehere" (from Latin, meaning to carry or transport) and "-ancer" (a suffix indicating a person who performs an action). The word "conveyancer" refers to a person who carries or transfers property rights together with others, typically in a legal context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'carries' ('vehere') property rights 'together' ('con-') — that's why a conveyancer is a person who helps transfer ownership.

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