Cancellarian

/ˌkænsɛˈlɛriən/ adjective

Definition

Of or relating to a chancellor or the office and functions of a chancellor.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin cancellarius (chancellor) + -ian (suffix forming adjectives). The term describes things pertaining to the chancellor's role.

Kelly Says

Cancellarian duties in medieval times included validating documents—chancellors were essentially the official stamp-keepers of kingdoms.

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