lord chancellor
Definition of lord chancellor
lords chancellor
: a British officer of state who presides over the House of Lords in both its legislative and judicial capacities, serves as the head of the British judiciary, and is usually a leading member of the cabinet
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First Known Use of lord chancellor
15th century
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Lord Chancellor
Legal Definition of Lord Chancellor
: an official in the British judicial system whose duties include heading the Chancery Division and presiding over the Supreme Court of Judicature and the House of Lords in its judicial capacity
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