Definition

1. Noun:
   • A legal document that transfers property ownership: A "deed of conveyance" is a formal, written legal instrument that is signed, sealed, and delivered to officially transfer the title or legal ownership of real property (like land or a building) from one party (the grantor) to another (the grantee). It serves as proof of the new owner's legal right to possess the property.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The lawyer prepared the deed of conveyance to finalize the sale of the house.
  • Upon receiving payment, the seller executed the deed of conveyance, transferring the land to the new owner.
  • The deed of conveyance was recorded at the county office to provide public notice of the change in ownership.

Advanced Usage

• "to execute a deed of conveyance": To formally sign, seal, and deliver the legal document to complete the property transfer.
  • The parties met at the notary's office to execute the deed of conveyance.
• "warranty deed": A specific type of deed of conveyance where the grantor guarantees they hold clear title to the property.
  • They insisted on a warranty deed for greater protection against future claims.

Variants and Related Words

• Deed (n): A more general term for a legal document, especially one concerning property; "deed of conveyance" is a specific type of deed.
  • The deed is stored in a safe deposit box.
• Title deed (n): A deed that serves as evidence of a person's legal ownership.
  • The title deed proves you own the property.
• Conveyance (n): The legal act or process of transferring property from one owner to another.
  • The conveyance was completed last Friday.

Synonyms

• Property deed: A deed relating to real estate.
• Transfer deed: A deed that effects a transfer of ownership.

Related Phrases

• Delivery of the deed: The final, essential step where the signed deed is given to the grantee or their agent, making the transfer effective.
  • The sale is not complete until the delivery of the deed.

Noun

1. a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
   • he signed the deed
   • he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment