Boondoggle and Barratry

Boondoggle

Boondoggle noun - Work of little or no value done merely to look busy.

Barratry and boondoggle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Barratry" instead a noun "Boondoggle".

Barratry

Barratry noun - (maritime law) a fraudulent breach of duty by the master of a ship that injures the owner of the ship or its cargo; includes every breach of trust such as stealing or sinking or deserting the ship or embezzling the cargo.

Boondoggle and barratry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Boondoggle" instead a noun "Barratry".
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