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Word: Barratry
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English (in barratry (sense 3)): from Old French baraterie, from barater ‘deceive’, based on Greek prattein ‘do, perform, manage’ (sometimes dishonestly); perhaps influenced by Old Norse barátta ‘contest’
ˈbarətri
fraud or gross negligence of a ship's master or crew at the expense of its owners or users.
Short Definition:fraud or gross negligence of ship's master or crew at expense of its owners or users
vexatious litigation or incitement to it (abolished as an offence in Britain in 1967).
Short Definition:vexatious litigation or incitement to it
trade in the sale of Church or state appointments.
Short Definition:trade in sale of Church or state appointments
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