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Barratry

nounid 15738·updated May 18, 2026
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(maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo

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Barratries
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Barratry's
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Barratries'

Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary4 sensesview framework →
§1
the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels
§2
(maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo
§3
the crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery
§4
traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
(maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo
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