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.
Phrases and idioms:
in chancery sl. (of a boxer or wrestler) with the head held under the opponent's arm and being pummelled.
Etymology: ME, contracted f. CHANCELLERY