ˈtʃɑ:nsərɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1
Law (Chancery)
the Lord Chancellor's
court, a
division of the
High Court of
Justice. 2
hist. the records
office of an
order of knighthood. 3 hist. the court of a bishop's
chancellor. 4 an office attached to an
embassy or
consulate. 5 a
public record office. 6 US a court of
equity. øin chancery sl. (of a
boxer or wrestler)
with the
head held under the opponent's arm
and being pummelled. [ME, contracted f. CHANCELLERY]