barratry English

Meaning barratry meaning

What does barratry mean?

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

— noun the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels

— noun the crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery

— noun (= simony) traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments

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What other words have the same or similar meaning as barratry?

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simony

cavilling

malicious act

chicanery

chicane

barretry