chancery
In England, formerly, the highest court of judicature next to the Parliament,…In England, formerly, the highest court of judicature next to the Parliament, exercising jurisdiction at law, but chiefly in equity; but under the jurisdiction act of 1873 it became the chancery division of the High Court of Justice, and now exercises jurisdiction only in equity
Meaning
7 senses(countable, historical, uncountable)In England, formerly, the highest court of judicature next to the Parliament, exercising jurisdiction at law, but chiefly in equity; but under the jurisdiction act of 1873 it became the chancery division of the High Court of Justice, and now exercises jurisdiction only in equity
(US, countable, uncountable)A court of equity; equity; a proceeding in equity.
a court with jurisdiction in equity
(countable, uncountable)The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.
(countable, uncountable)The type of building that houses the offices and administration of a diocese; the offices of a diocese.
(countable, historical, uncountable)In the Middle Ages, a government office that produced and notarized official documents.
канцеляріяkanceljarija
(countable, slang, uncountable)The position of a boxer's head when under his adversary's arm.
(archaic, countable, slang, uncountable)Any awkward predicament.
Translations
2 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
From Middle English chancerie, a reduced form of chancellerie. See chancellery.From Middle English chancerie, a reduced form of chancellerie. See chancellery.
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Forms
plural: chanceries| Singular | chancery |
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Synonyms
2 synonyms- a court with jurisdiction in equity:court of chancery
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable