crown office in chancery — Formerly one of the offices of the English high court of chancery; later transferred to the high court of justice. The principal official, the clerk of the crown, was an officer of parliament, and of the lord chancellor, in his nonjudicial… … Black's law dictionary
Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service — This article is about the prosecution service of Scotland. For the legal administrative office, see Clerk of the Crown in Chancery. Scotland This article is part of the seri … Wikipedia
Crown office — In the United Kingdom, Crown office may refer to: Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service Office of the Clerk of the Crown in Chancery This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an inter … Wikipedia
crown office — noun 1. : the office of the Court of King s Bench in English law in which certain procedure formerly took place on the criminal law side and in matters relating to the prerogative writs of quo warranto, mandamus, and prohibition 2. : a department … Useful english dictionary
crown — n. & v. n. 1 a monarch s ornamental and usu. jewelled head dress. 2 (the Crown) a the monarch, esp. as head of State. b the power or authority residing in the monarchy. 3 a a wreath of leaves or flowers etc. worn on the head, esp. as an emblem of … Useful english dictionary
Crown — n. & v. n. 1 a monarch s ornamental and usu. jewelled head dress. 2 (the Crown) a the monarch, esp. as head of State. b the power or authority residing in the monarchy. 3 a a wreath of leaves or flowers etc. worn on the head, esp. as an emblem of … Useful english dictionary
Chancery (medieval office) — Chancery is a general term for a medieval writing office, responsible for the production of official documents.[1] The title of chancellor, for the head of the office, came to be held by important ministers in a number of states, and remains the… … Wikipedia
Clerk of the Crown in Chancery — See crown office in chancery … Black's law dictionary
Clerk of the Crown in Chancery — See crown office in chancery … Black's law dictionary
Clerk of the Crown in Chancery — In the Government of the United Kingdom, the Clerk of the Crown in Chancery is a senior civil servant who is the head of the Crown Office. The Crown Office, a section of the Ministry of Justice, has custody of the Great Seal of the Realm, and has … Wikipedia