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Barratry is an act committed by the master or mariners of a vessel, for some unlawful or fraudulent purpose, contrary to their duty to the owners, whereby the latter sustain injury. It may include negligence, if so gross as to evidence fraud.[1]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration [1]