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chambers

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˈtʃeɪmbɝz// UK //tʃˈeɪmbəz// cham·bers Archaic Humorous

n. the private office of a judge or a lawyer. It is also used to describe the rooms where a group of lawyers work together.

n. the private office or consulting room of a judge or barrister. Often used in the plural to refer to the suite of rooms from which a group of barristers operates.


SIMPLE

The judge invited the lawyers into her chambers to discuss the case.

CONTEXTUAL

After the hearing, the legal team returned to their chambers to prepare the final documents for the morning.

COMPLEX

The judge ruled that the sensitive testimony regarding the minor's identity should be heard in chambers rather than in open court to protect the family's privacy.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural ('chambers') even when referring to a single professional suite or office.

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