Abets
/əˈbɛts/
Definitions
- (v.) To encourage, support, or aid in the commission of a crime or wrongful act.
He abets the thief by providing shelter during his escape.
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Commentary
Often used in criminal law to describe the act of assisting or encouraging another in a criminal offense; careful drafting distinguishes between principal and abettor liability.
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