reconvey

[ ree-kuhn-vey ]

verb (used with object)

1. to convey again.
2. to convey back to a previous position or place.

Other Words From

• recon·veyance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of reconvey¹

First recorded in 1500–10; re- + convey

Example Sentences

Last month, a group called Sky Valley Future requested that the county reconvey 5,300 acres in the Reiter Foothills from the Department of Natural Resources and turn it in to a county park.

From Washington Times

At the end of one year, or of two, I may transfer the whole to the Brotherhood, or reconvey it to the original donors.

From Project Gutenberg

We had some little trouble explaining to Don Mateo the necessity of giving the bill of sale to my employer, who, in turn, would reconvey the stock to the contractors.

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The reason of my visit!" he exclaimed with renewed fury: "to reconvey her to South Audley Street.

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Without, the carriage was ready to reconvey them to the new palace.

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