chanceries

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A form of chancery — 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

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of chancery
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APA

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MLA

“chanceries.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chanceries. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chanceries,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chanceries.

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