chancery

/ˈt͡ʃɑːnsəɹɪ/noun
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1

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

2

A court of equity; equity; a proceeding in equity.

3

The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.

4

The type of building that houses the offices and administration of a diocese; the offices of a diocese.

5

In the Middle Ages, a government office that produced and notarized official documents.

6

The position of a boxer's head when under his adversary's arm.

7

Any awkward predicament.

8

Ellipsis of chancery hand.

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