| 释义 |
Noun: barratry barutree- Traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
- 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 offence of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels
Derived forms: barratries Type of: bribery, crime, criminal offence [Brit, Cdn], criminal offense [US], fraud, graft, law-breaking, offence [Brit, Cdn], offense [US], traffic Encyclopedia: Barratry |