chancery

• Ein Gericht, das nach Billigkeitsrecht entscheidet, oder eine Behörde zur Aufbewahrung öffentlicher oder kirchlicher Urkunden; häufig im juristischen und archivischen Kontext verwendet.

A noun referring to a court of equity or an office for public or ecclesiastical records, often associated with legal and archival contexts.

1. Court of equityC1formalbritishlegal

   A court of law that deals with cases based on fairness and justice, rather than strict legal rules.

   Billigkeitsgericht

   • The case was heard in the Chancery Division of the High Court.
   • The judge in chancery ruled in favor of the plaintiff based on equitable principles.
   • Disputes over trusts and estates are often settled in chancery.

   Synonymecourt of chancery

2. Public records officeC2formalbritishlegal

   An office or department responsible for storing and managing public or ecclesiastical records.

   Kanzlei

   • The ancient documents were preserved in the diocesan chancery.
   • The chancery holds all the official records of the parish.
   • Researchers often visit the chancery to study historical land deeds.

   Synonymeregistry