Co-Conspirator
/ˌkoʊ.kənˈspɪr.əˌteɪ.tɚ/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who agrees with one or more others to commit a criminal act and actively participates in its planning or execution.
The court found the defendant guilty as a co-conspirator in the fraud scheme.
Forms
- co-conspirator
- co-conspirators
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Commentary
The term typically applies in criminal law contexts to identify individuals sharing criminal intent and involved in a joint unlawful agreement.
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