barratry

noun

the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels

(maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo

the crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery

traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments

Roots

baraterbarrat- · French · to cheat, barter erie-ry · French · practice of

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