Definitions for embraceries

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embraceries em·brac·er·y

Spelling: [em-brey-suh-ree]

IPA: /ɛmˈbreɪ sə ri/

Embraceries is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 677 anagrams from letters in embraceries (abceeeimrrs).

Definitions for embraceries

noun

1. an attempt to influence a judge or jury by corrupt means, as by bribery, threats, or promises.
2. an attempt to influence a judge or jury by corrupt means, as by bribery, threats, or promises.

Origin of embraceries

First recorded in 1400-50, embracery is from the late Middle English word embracerie. See embrace², -ery

Examples for embraceries

The Juries Act of 1825, in abolishing writs of attaint, made a special exemption as regards jurors guilty of embracery ( 61).

Bianca Maria had all her secrets with all her love in the first hour of their embracery.

The Juries Act of 1825, in abolishing writs of attaint, made a special exemption as regards jurors guilty of embracery ( 61).

Bianca Maria had all her secrets with all her love in the first hour of their embracery.