Government Agencies And Departments

noun a court of equity in which cases are heard and determined upon principles of justice and good conscience

adjective relating to or characteristic of a chancery or chancery courts

• The chancery court oversees matters related to wills, trusts, and estates.
• I have to go to the chancery office to file some paperwork.
• Let's meet at the chancery building after work.
• In the chancery of my mind, I weigh the pros and cons of each decision.

noun A particular branch of knowledge or sphere of activity

• The department of education is responsible for setting national standards.
• I heard the department is planning a team-building retreat next month.
• The IT department is where all the tech wizards hang out.
• In the department of life skills, he excels at problem-solving.