Chancellery: meaning, definitions and examples

government office

A chancellery is a governmental department or office, particularly in countries that have a chancellor as a head of government. It typically refers to the administrative office of the chancellor, handling various governmental functions such as policy formulation and foreign affairs. The chancellery often acts as a bridge between the head of state or government and other branches of government, often influencing decision-making processes. In some contexts, it may also refer to the office responsible for managing diplomatic missions and communications.

administration, department, office

Examples of usage

• The chancellery issued a statement regarding the new policy.

• She works at the chancellery, dealing with international relations.

• The chancellery is conducting a review of current treaties.