Barratry — synonyms, definition

1. barratry (Noun)

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barratry (Noun) — Traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments.

barratry (Noun) — The crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery.

barratry (Noun) — (maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo; includes every breach of trust such as stealing or sinking or deserting the ship or embezzling the cargo.

barratry (Noun) — (law) the offence of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels.

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