What is CHANCELLOR? Definition of CHANCELLOR in Black's Law Dictionary - Legal dictionary - Glossary of legal terms.
In American law, this is the name given in some states to the judge (or the presiding judge) of a court of chancery.
In England, besides being the designation of the chief judge of the court of chancery, the term is used as the title of several judicial officers attached to bishops or other high dignitaries and to the universities. The title is also used in some of the dioceses of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States to designate a member of the legal profession who gives advice and counsel to the bishop and other ecclesiastical authorities.
In Scotland, this title is given to the foreman of an assize or jury. Bisph.Eq. 7.
An officer bearing this title is to be found in some countries of Europe, and is generally invested with extensive political authority.
Chancellor of a Cathedral
In English ecclesiastical law. One of the qucrtuor personce, or four chief dignitaries of the cathedrals of the old foundation.
Chancellor of a Diocese
In ecclesiastical law, the officer appointed to assist a bishop in matters of law, and to hold his consistory courts for him. 1 Bl.Comm. 382; 2 Steph.Comm. 672.
Chancellor of a University
In English law. The official head of a university.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
In English law. An officer before whom, or his deputy, the court of the duchy chamber of Lancaster is held. Hob. 77; 3 Bl.Comm. 78.
Chancellor of the Exchequer
In English law. A high officer of the crown, who formerly sat in the exchequer court. Cowell. In modern times his duties are such as pertain to a minister of state charged with the management of the national revenue and expenditure. 2 Steph.Com. 467.
Chancellor of the Order of the Garter and Other Military Orders
In England, an officer who seals the commissions and the mandates of the chapter and assembly of the knights, keeps the register of their proceedings, and delivers their acts under the seal of their order.
Chancellor, the Lord high
In England, the highest judicial functionary in the kingdom.
He exercises many functions and powers over and above the jurisdiction which he exercises in his judicial capacity in the supreme court of judicature, of which he is the head. Wharton.
Vice Chancellor
In English law. A judge of the court of chancery, acting as assistant to the lord chancellor, and holding a separate court. 3 Steph.Comm. 418.
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