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 chanceler

Obsolete form of chancellor.

Obsolete form of chancellor.

plural of chanceller

plural of chancel

(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

The rank or post of a chancellor / The office or staff of a chancellor / The building in which such an office is situated