embracery

noun

em·​brac·​ery im-ˈbrā-sə-rē How to pronounce embracery (audio)
plural embraceries
: an attempt to influence a jury corruptly

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French embraceour

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of embracery was in the 15th century

Dictionary Entries Near embracery

Cite this Entry

“Embracery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/embracery. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

embracery

noun
em·​brac·​ery im-ˈbrā-sə-rē How to pronounce embracery (audio)
plural embraceries
: an attempt to influence a jury corruptly
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