Conversion
/kənˈvɜːrʒən/
Definitions
- (n.) The wrongful possession or disposition of another's property as one's own.
The plaintiff sued for conversion after the defendant sold his car without permission.
- (n.) The act of changing something into a different form or function, particularly in contractual or property contexts.
The conversion of the property into residential units was approved by the zoning board.
Forms
- conversions
Related terms
Commentary
In legal drafting, be precise whether 'conversion' refers to the tort or the act of changing status to avoid ambiguity.
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