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Vice chancellor — Vice Vice, a. [Cf. F. vice . See {Vice}, prep.] Denoting one who in certain cases may assume the office or duties of a superior; designating an officer or an office that is second in rank or authority; as, vice president; vice agent; vice consul … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
vice-chancellor — vice chancellors 1) N COUNT In a British university, the vice chancellor is the person in charge of academic and administrative matters. 2) N COUNT In an American university, the vice chancellor is the person next in rank below the chancellor,… … English dictionary
Vice-Chancellor — an English judge. Since 1970 appointed by the Lord Chancellor, the Vice Chancellor is responsible for the organisation of the business of the Chancery division and is ex officio a member of the Court of Appeal. Collins dictionary of law. W. J.… … Law dictionary
vice–chancellor — vice–chan·cel·lor / vīs chan sə lər/ n 1: an officer ranking next below a chancellor and serving as deputy 2: a judge appointed to act for or to assist a chancellor Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 … Law dictionary
vice-chancellor — n 1.) someone who is the head of a British university, and responsible for the way it is organized →↑chancellor 2.) someone who is responsible for a particular part of some universities in the US ▪ the vice chancellor for student affairs … Dictionary of contemporary English
vice-chancellor — [vīs′chan′sə lər] n. 1. an official next in rank below a chancellor, as of a university, and authorized to act as the chancellor s deputy 2. Law a judge serving as assistant to a chancellor … English World dictionary
vice chancellor — noun count 1. ) someone whose job is immediately below the position of CHANCELLOR in a university in the U.S. 2. ) someone who is in charge of a university in the U.K … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
vice chancellor — ► NOUN ▪ a deputy chancellor, especially one of a British university who oversees its administration … English terms dictionary
Vice-Chancellor — A Vice Chancellor (commonly called the VC) of a university in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, New Zealand, Australia, India other Commonwealth countries, and some universities in Hong Kong, is the chief executive of the University. In Scotland… … Wikipedia
vice chancellor — noun a deputy or assistant to someone bearing the title of chancellor • Hypernyms: ↑administrator, ↑decision maker * * * ˌvice ˈchancellor [vice chancellor] noun the head of a university in Britain, who is in charge of the work of running the… … Useful english dictionary
vice chancellor — n (in Britain) the most senior official in a university. The vice chancellor of a British university is responsible for its administration, in contrast to the chancellor, who is given the title as an honour and has only a few formal duties, such… … Universalium
