Aided
/ˈeɪdɪd/
Definitions
- (v.) Past tense and past participle of aid; to provide assistance or support in a legal context.
The defendant aided the principal in committing the crime.
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Commentary
As a past tense form, 'aided' does not have an independent definition but indicates the action of providing assistance, often relevant in criminal liability.
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