The space around the altar in a church, often enclosed, for use by the clergy and the choir. In medieval cathedrals the chancel was usually enclosed or blocked off from the nave by an altar screen.

plural of chancel

Obsolete form of chancellor.

Obsolete form of chancellor.

plural of chanceler

plural of chanceller

(music) A division of a pipe organ for accompanying a choir.

plural of chancel organ

(Britain, law) the legal requirement for homeowners to pay for their local church's repairs

A senior secretary or official with administrative or legal duties, sometimes in charge of some area of government such as finance or justice.