chancery

Definition

A specific type of court in certain jurisdictions, including Mississippi, that handles matters of equity, such as family law, probate, and property disputes.

Etymology

Derived from the Old French 'chancelerie,' referring to the office of a chancellor, which itself comes from the Latin 'cancellarius,' a word for a porter or secretary who sat behind a screen or lattice.

In the news

The article lists Chancery Courts as one of the categories in the state judiciary to illustrate the current percentage and distribution of women serving as judges in Mississippi.

Mississippi Supreme Court marks milestone with three women Justices

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