Chambers

/ˈtʃeɪmbərz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Private offices or rooms used by judges or legal practitioners for confidential work or deliberation.
    The judge discussed the matter in chambers before issuing the ruling.
  2. (n.) An informal term for a judge's or barrister's suite of offices and staff.
    The barrister returned to chambers after the court session.

Forms

  • chamber

Commentary

In legal contexts, 'chambers' often refers to private judicial or lawyer offices apart from the courtroom, emphasizing confidentiality and deliberation.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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