Meaning of Champerty

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Champerty

1. 1
   n.

   Partnership in power; equal share of authority.

2. 2
   n.

   The prosecution or defense of a suit, whether by furnishing money or personal services, by one who has no legitimate concern therein, in consideration of an agreement that he shall receive, in the event of success, a share of the matter in suit; maintenance with the addition of an agreement to divide the thing in suit. See Maintenance.

3. 3
   n.

   Partnership in power; equal share of authority.

4. 4
   n.

   The prosecution or defense of a suit, whether by furnishing money or personal services, by one who has no legitimate concern therein, in consideration of an agreement that he shall receive, in the event of success, a share of the matter in suit; maintenance with the addition of an agreement to divide the thing in suit. See Maintenance.