Abetment
/əˈbɛtmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of encouraging, supporting, or assisting another person in committing a crime.
He was charged with abetment of the robbery after providing the getaway car.
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Commentary
Abetment specifically denotes encouragement or assistance to a principal offender in criminal law, distinguishing it from direct perpetration.
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