chancery

Meanings

• noun

  A legal or administrative office or department, particularly one dealing with the preparation, registration, and keeping of legal documents.

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Synonyms

in chancery

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Variants

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chanceries , chancery , in chancery

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Etymology

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From Old French chancelerie, from chanceler 'to enact, to give judgment'.

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Trivia

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1. The Chancery was originally located in the Savoy Palace in London.

2. The Chancery was abolished in England in 1873, and its functions were transferred to the High Court of Justice.

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Related Concepts

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1. equity: A legal system that emphasizes fairness and natural justice, as opposed to strict adherence to legal rules and precedents.

2. common law: A legal system based on judicial decisions and precedents, rather than on written codes or statutes.

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Culture

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In English law, the Chancery was a court of equity, distinct from the common law courts. Chancery proceedings were initiated by a bill, which set out the facts of the case and the relief sought. The Chancery was also responsible for the administration of the king's estates and revenues.

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