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C1⚖️ Law & Politics

Italian word

cancelliere

a court clerk; the Chancellor (of Germany or Austria)

Looks like

chancellor

the head of government in Germany/Austria; a university head; historically, a high royal official

⚠️ The trap

In Italian courts, 'cancelliere' is a relatively junior administrative official (court clerk). In English/German political usage, 'Chancellor' is a head of government. Italian speakers must be careful not to confuse these hierarchically.

To say "the head of government in Germany/Austria; a university head; historically, a high royal official" in Italian:

cancelliere

"cancelliere" in English means:

a court clerk; the Chancellor (of Germany or Austria)

Example

"Il cancelliere ha protocollato l'atto."

"The court clerk registered the document."

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