noun One who is guilty of barratry, vexing others with frequent and often groundless lawsuits; a brangler and pettifogger.
noun One who abuses their office by dealing fraudulently. One who buys or sells political or ecclesiastic offices. A judge who accepts bribes. A ship's master who commits gross fraud or barratry.
noun One who buys or sells political or ecclesiastic offices.
noun A judge who accepts bribes.
noun A ship's master who commits gross fraud or barratry.
noun A quarrelsome person, one who fights, a bully.