barratrous

Variant of barratry

barratry definition

bar·ra·try (-trē)

noun

  1. Obsolete the buying or selling of ecclesiastical or civil positions
  2. the criminal offense of habitually bringing about quarrels or lawsuits
  3. Maritime Law wrongful conduct on the part of a ship's officer or crew that results in loss to the owners

Etymology: Fr baraterie, orig., misuse of office < barater: see barrator

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