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court of chancery

/kɔːrt əv ˈtʃænsəri/

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/kɔːrt əv ˈtʃænsəri/C1formalbritishlegalobsolete
  • ruИсторический суд справедливости в Англии и Уэльсе, действовавший отдельно от судов общего права, который стремился предоставлять справедливые средства правовой защиты, когда строгие правовые нормы были недостаточны. Он был в значительной степени упразднён в XIX веке, а его функции были переданы Высокому суду правосудия.

A historical court of equity in England and Wales, operating separately from common law courts, which aimed to provide fair remedies when strict legal rules were insufficient. It was largely abolished in the 19th century and its functions were absorbed into the High Court of Justice.

  1. Equity courtC1formalbritish

    A court of law that operates on principles of equity and fairness, rather than strict common law rules.

    ruСуд справедливости

    • The Court of Chancery handled disputes over trusts and estates.
    • He filed his case in the Court of Chancery seeking an injunction.
    • The Court of Chancery was known for its flexible remedies.
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