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Meaning
Noun
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In Occupations & People:
A
senior
secretary
or
official
with
administrative
or
legal duties
, sometimes
in charge
of some area of government such as
finance
or justice.
●
In People:
The
head
of the government in some German-speaking countries.
●
In Christianity & People:
A
senior
record keeper
of a
cathedral
; a
senior
legal
officer
for a
bishop
or
diocese
in charge
of
hearing
cases
involving
ecclesiastical
law.
●
In Education:
The
head
of a
university
, sometimes
purely
ceremonial.
●
In UK politics, Government & People:
Ellipsis of Chancellor of the Exchequer.
●
In Scottish English & Law:
The
foreman
of a jury.
●
In American English & Law:
The
chief judge
of a
court
of
chancery
(that is, one
exercising
equity
jurisdiction).
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In Titles:
An
honorific
for the
head of state
of a
republic
in Germany.
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Origin
chancellor
English
chaunceler
Middle English (1100-1500)
chancelier
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
cancellarius
Latin
cancelli
Latin
cancer
Latin
καρκίνος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
cancellus
Latin
Sourced from
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Synonyms
Chanceler
Chanceller
Chancellour
Chancelor
Chancelour
Chaunceler
Chaunceller
Chauncellor
Chauncellour
Chauncelor
Chauncelour
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