chancellery

noun chan·cel·lery \ˈchan(t)-s(ə-)lə-rē, -səl-rē\

: the department of a chancellor or the building where a chancellor's office is located

: the people who work in the department of a chancellor

plural chan·cel·ler·ies or chan·cel·lor·ies

Full Definition of CHANCELLERY

a : the position, court, or department of a chancellor

b : the building or room where a chancellor's office is located

: the office of secretary of the court of a person high in authority

: the office or staff of an embassy or consulate

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chan·cel·lery or chan·cel·lory \ˈchan(t)-s(ə-)lə-rē, -səl-rē\

14th century

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