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n. - The position, office or official residence of the head of one of the divisions, faculties, colleges, or schools of a university;

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Usage examples (31)
  • “just to let people know that we are friends, and after that the deanery will be the best home for you.”
  • • Did not acknowledge support for the old system from the GP training "deanery".
  • The guest-house is wholly absorbed in the deanery.
  • Nell Gwyn's quarters at the deanery are still shown.
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