chancellery

 
Pronunciation: /ˈtʃɑːns(ə)l(ə)ri, -sləri/

noun (plural chancelleries)

  • 1the position, office, or department of a chancellor.
  • the official residence of a chancellor.
  • 2US an office attached to an embassy or consulate.

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French chancellerie, from chancelier 'secretary' (see chancellor)