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- [bar-uh-tree]
- /ˈbær ə tri/
- /ˈbæ.rə.trɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bar-uh-tree]
- /ˈbær ə tri/
Definitions of barratry word
- noun barratry (formerly) the vexatious stirring up of quarrels or bringing of lawsuits 3
- noun barratry a fraudulent practice committed by the master or crew of a ship to the prejudice of the owner or charterer 3
- noun barratry the crime committed by a judge in accepting a bribe 3
- noun barratry the purchase or sale of public or Church offices 3
- noun barratry the buying or selling of ecclesiastical or civil positions 3
- noun barratry the criminal offense of habitually bringing about quarrels or lawsuits 3
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Origin of barratry
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English barratrie < Anglo-French, Middle French baraterie combat, fighting. See barrator, -ery
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Parts of speech for Barratry
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barratry popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
barratry usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for barratry
noun barratry
- violation — the act of violating.
- infraction — breach; violation; infringement: an infraction of the rules.
- contravention — an act of contravening; action counter to something; violation or opposition.
- noncompliance — failure or refusal to comply, as with a law, regulation, or term of a contract.
- infringement — a breach or infraction, as of a law, right, or obligation; violation; transgression.
Antonyms for barratry
noun barratry
- obedience — the state or quality of being obedient.
- bridge — A bridge is a structure that is built over a railway, river, or road so that people or vehicles can cross from one side to the other.
- observance — an act or instance of following, obeying, or conforming to: the observance of traffic laws.
- regard — to look upon or think of with a particular feeling: to regard a person with favor.
- respect — a particular, detail, or point (usually preceded by in): to differ in some respect.
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