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CHANCELLORY

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chan·cel·ler·y or chan·cel·lor·y   (chān'sə-lə-rē, -slə-rē)   
n.   pl. chan·cel·ler·ies or chan·cel·lor·ies
  1. The rank or position of a chancellor.

    1. The office or department of a chancellor.

    2. The building in which such an office or department is located.

  2. The official place of business of an embassy or consulate.


[Middle English chancelrie, from Old French chancelerie, from chancelier, chancellor; see chancellor.]
chan·cel·lor·y   (chān'sə-lə-rē, -slə-rē)   
n.  Variant of chancellery.
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