noun
- a court of equity or a division of a court system that handles matters of fairness and justice
- the office or residence of a chancellor
- the office of an embassy or consulate where official business is conducted
Usage: legal
Usage: diplomatic
Examples
- The case was heard in chancery court rather than a regular trial court.
- The divorce settlement was decided by the chancery division.
- The ambassador worked from his chancery in the embassy building.
- Legal documents were filed with the chancery clerk.
- The chancery handled matters involving trusts and estates.
- Diplomatic staff gathered at the chancery for the briefing.