Traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
English: simony, barratry
barratryEnglish
barratry, simony
Noun
The crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery
English: barratry
(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
English: barratry
1 more noun senses
The offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels
English: barratry