👉 The term "chancelleries" refers to a series of administrative offices that were established by the Roman Empire in the 4th century AD, and have been important components of government administration ever since. These offices provided governance for various departments within the empire, including law, taxation, justice, and military affairs. In ancient Rome, these offices were known as "papirii," which translates to "chancellors" in Latin. The term chancellery was a reference to the central