Definitions

1. noun

A department of a government or institution responsible for its legal and administrative work, especially one that deals with legal cases and lawsuits.

“The chancery office handled all the paperwork for the court case.”

2. noun

A place where a lord chancellor or chancery of a country or region has its office.

“The chancery building in the historic district is a popular tourist destination.”

3. noun

A place where a bishop or archbishop has his or her administrative office and residence.

“The chancery of the bishop is located near the cathedral.”

4. noun

A law office or a lawyer’s office, especially one that specializes in a particular area of law.

“The chancery firm has a team of experienced lawyers handling corporate law.”