Champerator

/ˌtʃæmpəˈreɪtər/ noun

Definition

A historical term for one who practices or facilitates champerty (the illegal stirring up of lawsuits for profit).

Etymology

From medieval 'champerty' plus the Latin agent suffix '-or,' creating a noun meaning someone who engages in this questionable legal practice.

Kelly Says

A champerator was basically a medieval shyster—they'd find people with legal disputes and fund their lawsuits in exchange for a cut of the winnings, which was considered so unethical that it became illegal!

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