Legal Definitions - embrace

Embrace (verb) means to try to influence a judge or juror by offering them something in return for a favorable decision. It can also refer to any behavior that might corrupt a judge or juror.

• He was accused of trying to embrace the judge by offering him money in exchange for a lighter sentence.
• The lawyer was warned not to engage in embracery by attempting to influence the jury.

These examples illustrate how embrace can refer to corrupt behavior in a legal setting. In both cases, someone is trying to influence a decision in their favor by offering something of value. This is illegal and can result in serious consequences.