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chancery

[ˈtʃænsəri]

chancery Definition

  • 1a court of equity in English law
  • 2a government department, formerly one dealing with the royal household and legal affairs

Using chancery: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "chancery" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The case was heard in chancery.

  • Example

    The Chancery Division of the High Court deals with business disputes.

  • Example

    The Lord Chancellor presides over the Chancery Division.

chancery Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for chancery

Phrases with chancery

  • Court of Chancery

    a court of equity in England and Wales that has jurisdiction over matters of trusts and estates, guardianships, and other equitable matters

    Example

    The Court of Chancery was abolished in 1873.

  • a street in central London where many law firms have their offices

    Example

    The solicitor's office is located in Chancery Lane.

  • a division of the High Court of Justice in England and Wales that deals with business disputes and other civil cases

    Example

    The Chancery Division has jurisdiction over cases involving intellectual property rights.

Origins of chancery

from Old French 'chancelerie', from Late Latin 'cancellaria', meaning 'office of a chancellor'

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Summary: chancery in Brief

'Chancery' [ˈtʃænsəri] refers to two distinct concepts: a court of equity in English law and a government department that deals with legal affairs. The former, known as the Court of Chancery, had jurisdiction over trusts, estates, and other equitable matters. The Chancery Division of the High Court now handles business disputes. 'Chancery' also denotes a street in central London where many law firms are located.