Kanzlei

law firm

noun kahnts-LEYE Rare

Origin: from Latin cancelli via Medieval Latin

Also means

chancellery

Usage Note

Kanzlei is a lawyer's or notary's office, that is, a law firm. It shares a root with Kanzler (chancellor). Historically it meant a chancellery that issued documents. A large practice may be an Anwaltskanzlei with many partners.

Examples

"Er arbeitet in einer renommierten Kanzlei in Frankfurt."

Natural Translation

He works at a renowned law firm in Frankfurt.

Literal Translation

He works in a renowned law-firm in Frankfurt.

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