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chancery

/ˈt͡ʃansəɹi/

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noun

In England, formerly, the highest court of judicature next to the Parliament, exercising jurisdiction at law, but chiefly in equity; but under the jurisdiction act of 1873 it became the chancery division of the High Court of Justice, and now exercises jurisdiction only in equity.

Examples :

"The dispute over the inheritance was ultimately settled in the chancery division of the High Court of Justice, as it involved complex issues of fairness and equity. "

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noun

In the United States, a court of equity; equity; proceeding in equity.

Examples :

"Since the specific case involved fairness and not strictly following written law, the dispute over the inheritance was settled in chancery. "

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noun

The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.

Examples :

"The ambassador walked into the chancery to begin his day of meetings. "

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The type of building that houses the offices and administration of a diocese; the offices of a diocese.

Examples :

"The couple went to the chancery to file their marriage paperwork with the diocese. "

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noun

In the Middle Ages, a government office that produced and notarized official documents.

Examples :

"During the medieval period, the king's decree was drafted and sealed in the royal chancery, ensuring its authenticity and official status. "

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noun

The position of a boxer's head when under his adversary's arm.

Examples :

"The boxer found himself in chancery, unable to move as his opponent pinned his head under his arm. "

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noun

Any awkward predicament.

Examples :

"Being stuck in the middle seat on a long flight with two talkative strangers put me in a real chancery. "

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adverb

With the head of an antagonist under one's arm, so that one can pommel it with the other fist at will.

Examples :

"He held his younger brother chancery, raining gentle (but annoying) taps on his head until their mom told him to stop. "

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adverb

In an awkward situation; wholly under the power of someone else.

Examples :

"Stuck in the middle of the argument, he found himself chancery when his parents turned their anger towards him. "

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