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Added 8 October 2026

chancery

/ˈt͡ʃɑːnsəɹɪ/ noun

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about chancery at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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
A court of equity; equity; a proceeding in equity.
The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.

adverb

With the head of an antagonist under one's arm, so that one can pommel it with the other fist at will.
In an awkward situation; wholly under the power of someone else.

Origin

From Middle English chancerie, a reduced form of chancellerie. See chancellery.

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