bar-retry
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barratry or barretry (ˈbærətrɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | criminal law (formerly) the vexatious stirring up of quarrels or bringing of lawsuits |
| 2. | maritime law a fraudulent practice committed by the master or crew of a ship to the prejudice of the owner or charterer |
| 3. | Scots law the crime committed by a judge in accepting a bribe |
| 4. | the purchase or sale of public or Church offices |
| [C15: from Old French baraterie deception, from barater to | |
| barretry or barretry | |
| —n | |
| [C15: from Old French baraterie deception, from barater to | |
| 'barratrous or barretry | |
| —adj | |
| 'barretrous or barretry | |
| —adj | |
| 'barratrously or barretry | |
| —adv | |
| 'barretrously or barretry | |
| —adv | |
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