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lord chancellor
noun
plural lords chancellor
Definition of LORD CHANCELLOR
: a British officer of state who presides over the House of Lords in both its legislative and judicial capacities, serves as the head of the British judiciary, and is usually a leading member of the cabinet
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First Known Use of LORD CHANCELLOR
15th century
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