chancery
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chancery englanniksi
In England, formerly, the highest court of judicature next to the Parliament, exercising jurisdiction at law, but chiefly in equity; but under the jurisdiction act of 1873 it became the chancery division of the High Court of Justice, and now exercises jurisdiction only in equity.
In the United States, a of equity; equity; proceeding in equity.
The type of building that houses a diplomatic mission or embassy.
The type of building that houses the offices and administration of a diocese; the offices of a diocese.
In the Middle Ages, a government office that produced and notarized official documents.
The position of a boxer's head when under his adversary's arm.
(RQ:Dickens Dombey and Son)
Any awkward predicament.
(short for)
With the head of an antagonist under one's arm, so that one can pommel it with the other fist at will.
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In an awkward situation; wholly under the power of someone else.