Answer: barratry

AnswerCrossword Clue
BARRATRYFraud, in maritime law.
BARRATRYPersistent incitement to litigation
BARRATRYCrime of a judge influenced by bribery
barratryfraud committed by master or crew of a ship, also BARRETRY
barratryTrade in the sale of church or state appointments
barratryVexatious litigation or incitement to it
barratryFraud or gross negligence of a ship's master or crew at the expense of its owners or users