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embracery

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

Definition of EMBRACERY

:  an attempt to influence a jury corruptly
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Origin of EMBRACERY

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

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