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Webster 1913 Edition


Embracery

Em-bra′cer-y

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

Webster 1828 Edition


Embracery

EMBRA'CERY

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