Abet
/əˈbɛt/
Definitions
- (v.) To encourage, support, or countenance wrongdoing or a crime.
He was charged with abetting the thief in the robbery.
Forms
- abets
- abetting
- abetted
See also
Commentary
In legal contexts, 'abet' usually requires proof of intentional aid or encouragement to an unlawful act.
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