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chancery

/ˈt͡ʃansəɹi/

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noun

Chancellerie, anciennement la plus haute cour de justice en Angleterre

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. "

Le litige concernant l'héritage a finalement été réglé devant la division de la chancellerie de la Haute Cour de justice, car il impliquait des questions complexes d'équité et de justice.

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noun

Chancellerie, tribunal d'équité

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. "

Étant donné que l'affaire spécifique concernait l'équité et non le respect strict de la loi écrite, le litige concernant l'héritage a été réglé devant le tribunal d'équité.

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noun

Chancellerie

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

Examples :

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

L'ambassadeur est entré dans la chancellerie pour commencer sa journée de réunions.

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noun

Chancellerie, bureaux de l'évêché

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. "

Le couple s'est rendu à la chancellerie pour déposer les documents de mariage auprès du diocèse.

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noun

Chancellerie

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. "

Au Moyen Âge, le décret du roi était rédigé et scellé dans la chancellerie royale, garantissant son authenticité et son statut officiel.

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noun

Position de la tête d'un boxeur sous le bras de son adversaire

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. "

Le boxeur s'est retrouvé dans cette position, incapable de bouger alors que son adversaire lui coinçait la tête sous le bras.

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noun

Situation délicate, impasse

Any awkward predicament.

Examples :

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

Être coincé au milieu sur un long vol avec deux inconnus bavards m'a mis dans une situation vraiment délicate.

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adverb

Dans la chancellerie

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. "

Il tenait son jeune frère dans la chancellerie, faisant pleuvoir de légers (mais agaçants) coups sur sa tête jusqu'à ce que leur mère lui dise d'arrêter.

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adverb

Dans une situation délicate, entièrement sous le pouvoir de quelqu'un d'autre

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. "

Coincé au milieu de la dispute, il s'est retrouvé dans une situation délicate lorsque ses parents ont dirigé leur colère vers lui.

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