American Dictionary
Definition barratry in American English
barratry noun
[uncountable]noun/ˈbærətri/
1
dishonest encouragement, especially by a lawyer, to start vexatious litigation (=legal action with no purpose except to cause annoyance)

American Dictionary
dishonest encouragement, especially by a lawyer, to start vexatious litigation (=legal action with no purpose except to cause annoyance)