- lord high treasurer
- An officer who was formerly the chief treasurer of England.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
lord high treasurer
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lord high treasurer — An officer formerly existing in England, who had the charge of the royal revenues and customs duties, and of leasing the crown lands. His functions are now vested in the lords commissioners of the treasury … Black's law dictionary
lord high treasurer — An officer formerly existing in England, who had the charge of the royal revenues and customs duties, and of leasing the crown lands. His functions are now vested in the lords commissioners of the treasury … Black's law dictionary
