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BARRATRY

(noun)
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Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Barratry.

Barratry - as a noun

Traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
simony

The crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery

(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

The offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels

Example Sentences

"The captain was charged with barratry for intentionally sinking his ship for insurance money."
"The lawyer was accused of barratry for unnecessarily filing multiple lawsuits on behalf of his clients."
"The insurance company suspected barratry when the claimant submitted falsified documents as evidence."
"The sailor engaged in barratry by purposely colliding with another vessel to cause damage and profit from insurance claims."
"The prosecutor argued that the defendant's actions constituted barratry as he had coerced witnesses into giving false testimony."
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Word Game Points

Is BARRATRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, barratry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BARRATRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BARRATRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, barratry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BARRATRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BARRATRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, barratry is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BARRATRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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