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barratry

barratry

9.9
A judge who takes bribes to make unfair decisions
  • noun
  • /ˈbærətri/
  • Archaic
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  • The judge was accused of barratry after evidence of accepting bribes was uncovered.

Examples

  • Historical records detail several cases of judicial barratry in the 18th century.

  • Laws preventing barratry are crucial to maintaining trust in the legal system.

  • The judge was accused of barratry after accepting bribes.

  • Is barratry a common crime among judges?

  • The judge was found guilty of barratry after investigations revealed he had accepted bribes to influence his rulings.

  • To combat barratry, many countries have enacted strict laws against judicial corruption to ensure fairness in the courtroom.

  • Cases of barratry undermine public trust in the legal system and highlight the need for accountability among judges.

Surface Forms

barratry singular
barratries plural

Etymology

Barratry comes from old French barater 'to cheat', and it was used for unfair or bought decisions. So barratry can mean a judge acting for money or being influenced by bribes.