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imbracery

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im⋅brac⋅er⋅y

  [im-brey-suh-ree]
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–noun, plural -er⋅ies. Law.
embracery.

em⋅brac⋅er⋅y

  [em-brey-suh-ree]
–noun, plural -er⋅ies. Law.
an attempt to influence a judge or jury by corrupt means, as by bribery, threats, or promises.
Also, imbracery.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME embracerie. See embrace 2 , -ery
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Main Entry: em·brac·ery
Pronunciation: im-'brA-s&-rE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -er·ies
: an attempt to influence a jury corruptly
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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