barratry


Definition: Meaning of, barratry in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈbarətri /

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barratry barratries
  1. traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
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  2. the crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery
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  3. 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
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  4. law the offence of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels
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