Definition

The act of returning property to its previous owner.

Example

The reconveyance of the land was completed after the legal process.

Conversation

Have you heard about the recent reconveyance of that historic building?

Yeah, it’s interesting how they decided to return it to the original owners.

I wonder what their plans are now that they have it back.

I hope they restore it; it has so much history!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reconveyance → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "conveyance" (from Old French *conveiance*, meaning the act of carrying or transferring). The word "reconveyance" means the act of transferring something back again.

Memory Tip

Think of 'again' ('re-') and the act of 'carrying' or 'transferring' ('conveyance') to remember that reconveyance means to transfer something back.

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