Berratry

(n): the use of Yogi Berra quotations to defend against criticism or legal challenge.

One of America's renowned berrasters, Alvin Greene, reacted to his electoral defeat by Jim DeMint with a classic piece of berratry, stating "Even Napoleon had his Watergate."

by James Carville's Cajun Accent July 19, 2010

barratry

The abuse of lawsuits and the legal system to harrass or intimidate a victim. A popular pastime in the United States.

Both the RIAA and the Church of Scientology have broken new ground in the field of barratry.

by Brian X August 27, 2003