Definition of Barretry

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Barretry
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Same as Barratry.

  • Barretry
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In criminal law. The act or offense of a barretor, (q. v.;) usually called "common barretry." The offense of frequently exciting and stirring up suits and quarrels, either at law or otherwise. 4 Bl. Comm. 134; 4 Steph. Comm. 262.