CHANCERY — Definition 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.

In the United States, a court of equity; equity; proceeding in equity.

The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.

The type of building that houses the offices and administration of a diocese; the offices of a diocese.

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.