Law. [apparently a back-formation from the agent-noun EMBRACER2.] trans. To attempt to influence (a juryman, etc.) corruptly and illegally. Also absol.
1475. Bk. Noblesse, 77. Also there to embrace and rule among youre pore.
1591. Lambarde, Archeion (1635), 202. That if any person shall (for his owne gaine) embrace any Iurie or Inquest.
1769. Blackstone, Comm., IV. 140. The punishment for the person embracing is by fine and imprisonment.
1809. in Tomlins, Law Dict.
