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simony vs barratry

barratry vs simony

simony and barratry both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
simony Yes No No No
barratry Yes No No No
As nouns, simony and barratry are synonyms defined as:
  • simony and barratry: traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments
simony (noun) barratry (noun)
traffic in ecclesiastical offices or preferments the offense of vexatiously persisting in inciting lawsuits and quarrels
(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 simony and barratry

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