champert

/ˈtʃæmpət/

Definitions

1. noun

a bribe or corrupt payment given to a lawyer or judge to influence the outcome of a case.

“The politician was accused of champerting in his recent trial.”

2. verb

to bribe or corrupt a lawyer or judge in order to influence the outcome of a case.

“He was accused of champerting in the high-profile murder case.”

Synonyms

  • bribe
  • corruption

Antonyms

  • integrity
  • justice