Chancery
/ˈtʃænsəri/
Definitions
- (n.) A court of equity distinct from courts of law, originally administering fairness and discretionary remedies.
The dispute was brought before the chancery for equitable relief.
- (n.) The office or department of a chancellor, handling legal documents such as charters and patents.
She submitted the deed to the chancery for official registration.
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- chancery
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Commentary
In legal contexts, chancery typically refers to equity courts or offices managing formal legal instruments; historically significant in English and American legal systems.
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