barratry

/ˈbærətri/

Definitions

1. noun

the crime of bribing or attempting to bribe a juror or a judge, or the act of interfering with the legal process by bribing or tampering with individuals involved in a case.

“The defendant was accused of barratry for attempting to bribe the jurors during the trial.”

Synonyms

  • judicial bribery
  • jury tampering

Antonyms

  • fair trial
  • judicial integrity