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chancellor

/ˈtʃɑːnslə/ /-lɚ/

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Kanzler, Ministerpräsident

A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.

Examples :

"Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lord Chancellor"

Kanzler des Herzogtums Lancaster Lordkanzler

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Bundeskanzler

The head of the government in some German-speaking countries.

Examples :

"the Austrian Chancellor"

der österreichische Bundeskanzler

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Dompropst, Kanzler

A senior record keeper of a cathedral; a senior legal officer for a bishop or diocese in charge of hearing cases involving ecclesiastical law.

Examples :

"The chancellor reviewed the case involving the disputed church property. "

Der Dompropst überprüfte den Fall in Bezug auf das umstrittene Kirchengrundstück.

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Rektor, Universitätspräsident

The head of a university, sometimes purely ceremonial.

Examples :

"The university's chancellor, a respected judge, presided over the graduation ceremony. "

Der Rektor der Universität, ein angesehener Richter, leitete die Abschlussfeier.

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Finanzminister

Short for Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Examples :

"The chancellor announced a new tax plan. "

Der Finanzminister kündigte einen neuen Steuerplan an.

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Der Vorsitzende der Geschworenen

The foreman of a jury.

Examples :

"The chancellor of the jury selected the defendant's guilt. "

Der Vorsitzende der Geschworenen entschied über die Schuld des Angeklagten.

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Der Oberrichter eines Gerichtshofs der Kanzlei

The chief judge of a court of chancery (that is, one exercising equity jurisdiction).

Examples :

"The chancellor presided over the hearing, deciding the case based on principles of fairness, not just the law. "

Der Oberrichter leitete die Anhörung und entschied den Fall auf der Grundlage von Fairness-Prinzipien, nicht nur des Gesetzes.

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