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(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

(n.) In the Unites States, a court of equity; equity; proceeding in equity.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Chancery'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/chancery.html. 1828.
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