| 释义 |
chan·cel·lery
noun
or chan·cel·lory \chan(t)s(ə)lərē, -aan-, -ain-, -ȧn-, -səlrē, -ri\
(-es)
Etymology: chancellery from Middle English chancellerie, from Old French, from chancelier chancellor + -ie -y, chancellory, alteration (influenced by -ory) of chancellery
1.
a. : the position, court, or department of a chancellor
b. : the building or room where a chancellor has his office
2. : the office of secretary of the court of a person high in authority
3.
a. : the office and official residence of a diplomatic minister at a foreign seat of government or the office where a consul conducts business
b. : the official personnel of an embassy or consulate
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