Chancery
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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. -
A court of equity.
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