chancellor
/ˈtʃænsələr/
noun
- The head of government in some countries, such as Germany or Austria.
- The chancellor's policies focused on renewable energy.
- The chancellor gave a speech about the economy.
- Germany's chancellor met with other world leaders.
- The official head of a university.
- She was appointed chancellor of the college last year.
- The university chancellor welcomed the new students.
- The chancellor awarded degrees at the graduation ceremony.
- A senior official in a government or legal system, such as a judge in a court of equity.
- The chancellor presided over the court case.
- The chancellor's ruling was based on principles of equity.
- In some legal systems, a chancellor handles matters of fairness.
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