noun Download 🔗Share 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" politics government job finance law state position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The head of the government in some German-speaking countries. Examples : "the Austrian Chancellor" government politics state Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " religion law history job person organization Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The head of a university, sometimes purely ceremonial. Examples : "The university's chancellor, a respected judge, presided over the graduation ceremony. " education organization job person Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Short for Chancellor of the Exchequer. Examples : "The chancellor announced a new tax plan. " politics government finance economy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The foreman of a jury. Examples : "The chancellor of the jury selected the defendant's guilt. " law government job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share 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. " government law politics state job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading