Chancelier

The Chancelier ( French: Chancellor to Latin Cancellarius ) was as Chancellor of France ( Chancelier de France ) in the period before the French Revolution ( 1789 ), the title of the French Minister of Justice , who at that time was the most important of all royal councils and the function of the keeper of the great seal held. His office was awarded for life and was associated with numerous honors.

The chanceller's ability to influence the administration of justice was not very great in view of the great independence that the judicial bodies had. The Chancelier appeared before Parliament as a permanent representative of the royal authority. Furthermore, he was responsible for the further development of the legal system, whereby the great unifying "ordinances" of the 16th to 18th centuries were of particular importance.

In French consulates of the diplomatic service there is still the function of the chancelier, who is the seal keeper and registrar.