embracery
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em·brac·ery

noun \im-ˈbrā-sə-rē\
plural em·brac·er·ies

Definition of EMBRACERY

: an attempt to influence a jury corruptly

Origin of EMBRACERY

Middle English, from Anglo-French embraceour
First Known Use: 15th century

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