Definitions for barratry
ˈbær ə tribar·ra·t·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. barratrynoun

   the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels

2. barratrynoun

   (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

3. barratrynoun

   the crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery

4. simony, barratrynoun

   traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. barratrynoun

   the act of persistently instigating lawsuits, often groundless ones

2. barratrynoun

   the sale and/or purchase of political positions of power

3. barratrynoun

   unlawful or fraudulent acts by the crew of a vessel, harming the vessel's owner.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Barratrynoun

   The practice or crime of a barrator; foul practice in law.

   Etymology: from barrator.

   ’Tis arrant barratry, that bears
   Point blank an action ’gainst our laws. Hudibras.

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1. barratry

   Barratry is a legal term referring to the act of inciting litigation, especially groundless or repetitive lawsuits, with the intent to harass or profit. It is generally considered an unethical or illegal practice. In maritime law, the term is also used to refer to any wrongful act committed willfully by a ship's master or crew that may cause loss or damage to the ship or its cargo.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Barratrynoun

   the practice of exciting and encouraging lawsuits and quarrels

2. Barratrynoun

   a fraudulent breach of duty or willful act of known illegality on the part of a master of a ship, in his character of master, or of the mariners, to the injury of the owner of the ship or cargo, and without his consent. It includes every breach of trust committed with dishonest purpose, as by running away with the ship, sinking or deserting her, etc., or by embezzling the cargo

3. Barratrynoun

   the crime of a judge who is influenced by bribery in pronouncing judgment

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Barratry

   Barratry is a legal term with several meanings. In common law, barratry is the offense committed by people who are “overly officious in instigating or encouraging prosecution of groundless litigation” or who bring “repeated or persistent acts of litigation” for the purposes of profit or harassment. It is a crime in some jurisdictions. Litigation for the purpose of profit is referred to as “Ambulance chasing”: If for the purpose of harassment, for example to silence critics, it is known as a strategic lawsuit against public participation. Jurisdictions that otherwise have no barratry laws may have SLAPP laws.

Dictionary of Nautical TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. barratry

   Any fraudulent act of the master or mariners committed to the prejudice of the ship's owners or underwriters, whether by fraudulently losing the vessel, deserting her, selling her, or committing any other embezzlement. The diverting a ship from her right course, with evil intent, is barratry.

Matched Categories

1. • Bribery
   • Crime
   • Fraud
   • Law
   • Maritime Law
   • Traffic

How to pronounce barratry?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of barratry in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of barratry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=barratry
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Barratry
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=barratry
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barratry
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=barratry
7. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=barratry