- master of the rolls
- Etymology: Middle English Maister of the Rolles: a high official of the British judiciary having custody of the records of the Court of Chancery and important patents and grants and serving usually as presiding judge of the Court of Appeal and also as a member of the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council — compare lord chancellor, lord chief justice of england
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Master of the RollsIn England, the head of the civil division of the Court of Appeal, appointed by the Crown on the advice of the Prime Minister• • •Main Entry: ↑master————————Master of the RollsHead of the Civil Division of the Court of Appeal (for England and Wales), formerly head of the Public Record Office, orig custodian of the court records (rolls)• • •Main Entry: ↑roll* * *
Master of the Rolls UK USthe most senior judge in England and WalesThesaurus: lawyers and people who work in law courtshyponym* * *
Master of the Rolls [Master of the Rolls]the most senior ↑civil judge in the legal system in England and Wales. The Master of the Rolls is in charge of the ↑Court of Appeal and is also a member of the ↑Privy Council.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.