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Webster 1913 Edition

Noun.

(Law)

An attempt to influence a court, jury, etc., corruptly, by promises, entreaties, money, entertainments, threats, or other improper inducements.

Noun.

In law, an attempt to influence a jury corruptly to one side,by promises,persuasions, entreaties, money, entertainments, or the like.

embracery ‎(plural embraceries)

(law) An attempt to bribe or illegally influence a jury or a member of a jury to one side or the other.