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Chancellery

usgb/ˈtʃænsələri/Volume
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Location SpecificPlay
Refers specifically to the physical office of a chancellor, often a governmental building. SlideThe reporter waited outside the chancellery to interview officials.
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Not Always FancyPlay
Despite its formal sound, some chancelleries can be simple offices, not grand buildings. SlideThe country's chancellery was located above a bank.
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Government ContextPlay
Commonly used in political or bureaucratic contexts referring to government operations. SlideThe new policy was announced from the chancellery steps.