Chapel
/ˈtʃæp.əl/
Definitions
- (n.) A small place of worship often attached to a larger institution, used for religious services or ceremonies.
The contract required the property to include a chapel for private ceremonies.
- (n.) A dedicated room or building authorized for the conduct of religious rites, sometimes relevant in legal contexts involving property, trusts, or estates.
The will established a trust fund for the maintenance of a family chapel on the estate.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'chapel' often relates to property law and ecclesiastical matters, especially in trusts or estates specifying maintenance or use of such spaces.
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