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conveyancer

noun/kənˈveɪənsə/

C1CEFR level
75/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister

A legal professional, whether a solicitor or licensed specialist, who handles the transfer of title to land.

Her conveyancer flagged a restrictive covenant that would have prevented the intended extension.

Similar: solicitor

Topic: Conveyancing & land in Legal English

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