barratry [noun]

Definition of barratry:

traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments

Synonyms of barratry:

● Simony

● Sharp practice

● Tortious act

● Dereliction

● Breach

● Corruption

● Double dealing


Opposite/Antonyms of barratry:

● Bridge

● Pash

● Artlessness

● Care

● Carefulness

● Caution


Sentence/Example of barratry:

The rules have been around since the mediaeval laws about champerty and barratry.