Champertous

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Having the quality of champerty; being an instance of champerty. not-comparable

    "Champertous contracts may be voided."

Example

More examples

"Champertous contracts may be voided."

Etymology

From Old French champart.

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