Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Barratry

n. 1. Vexatious incitement to litigation, esp. By soliciting potential legal clients. ( barratry is a crime in most jurisdictions. 2. Maritime lace. Fraudulent or grossly negligent conduct (by a master or crew) that is prejudicial to a shipowner. 3. The buying or selling of ecclesiastical or governmental positions. - barratrous (bar-a-tras), adj.