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barratry vs simony

simony vs barratry

barratry and simony both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
barratry Yes No No No
simony Yes No No No
As nouns, barratry and simony are synonyms defined as:
  • barratry and simony: traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
barratry (noun) simony (noun)
the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
(maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo; includes every breach of trust such as stealing or sinking or deserting the ship or embezzling the cargo
the crime of a judge whose judgment is influenced by bribery
traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
Difference between barratry and simony

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