The adrenal cortex is essential for life, as opposed to the adrenal medulla which is important but not indispensable. 1  The anterior pituitary controls the adrenal cortex by secreting the hormone ACTH. All of the secretions of the adrenal cortex are known as steroids, many of which can now be manufactured synthetically.
royal court - the family and retinue of a sovereign or prince. court. entourage, retinue, cortege, suite - the group following and attending to some important person.
What Is Chancery. A chancery court, equity court or court of equity is a court that is authorized to apply principles of equity (as opposed to law) to cases brought before it. The decisions are not precedent setting. These courts began with petitions to the Lord Chancellor of England.