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cham·per·ty | \ ˈcham-pər-tē 
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\Definition of champerty
: a proceeding by which a person not a party in a suit bargains to aid in or carry on its prosecution or defense in consideration of a share of the matter in suit
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champerty
nouncham·per·ty | \ ˈcham-pər-tē \
\ plural champerties
Legal Definition of champerty
: an unenforceable agreement by which a person with otherwise no interest in a lawsuit agrees to aid in or carry on its litigation in consideration of a share of the subject matter of the suit (as property or damages) — compare maintenance
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The first known use of champerty was in the 15th century
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