Definition

A place or office where official documents are prepared and managed, often associated with a government or legal authority.

Example

The chancellory is responsible for handling diplomatic correspondence.

Conversation

Did you hear about the changes in the chancellory this year?

Yeah, I read something about it online; it sounds interesting.

I wonder how those changes will affect our school policies.

Hopefully, it will lead to some positive improvements!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Chancellory → It is formed from "chancellor" (from Old French *chancelier*, meaning the keeper of the seal) and the suffix "-y" (meaning a place associated with). The word "chancellory" refers to the office or place associated with a chancellor.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'chancellor' as the keeper of important documents, and the '-y' indicates a place related to that role. So, a chancellory is a place where a chancellor works.

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