chanceries (0 synonym found)

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Definition of chanceries:

(n) : In the United States, a court of equity; equity; proceeding in equity.
(n) : (historical) 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
(n) : The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.
(n) : The type of building that houses the offices and administration of a diocese; the offices of a diocese.
(adv) : (figurative) In an awkward situation; wholly under the power of someone else.
(adv) : (boxing) With the head of an antagonist under one's arm, so that one can pommel it with the other fist at will.
Definition of chanceries:

(n) : In the United States, a court of equity; equity; proceeding in equity.
(n) : (historical) 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
(n) : The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.
(n) : The type of building that houses the offices and administration of a diocese; the offices of a diocese.
(adv) : (figurative) In an awkward situation; wholly under the power of someone else.
(adv) : (boxing) With the head of an antagonist under one's arm, so that one can pommel it with the other fist at will.
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