Chambers
/ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
Definitions
- (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.
- (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
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'chambers' often refers to private judicial or lawyer offices apart from the courtroom, emphasizing confidentiality and deliberation.
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