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abettor

UK
/əˈbɛtə/
US
/əˈbɛtər/

Translations

abettornoun
abettors
pl
UK
/əˈbɛtə/
US
/əˈbɛtər/
compliceEn droit pénal, pour une personne qui aide ou encourage une infraction.
The police arrested the thief and his abettor who helped plan the robbery.
La police a arrêté le voleur et son complice, qui avait aidé à préparer le vol.
Synonyms
accessory
accomplice
collaborator
conspirator
instigator
partner
supporter

Definitions

abettornoun
A person who encourages or assists someone to do something wrong, in particular to commit a crime.
The police arrested the thief and his abettor who helped plan the robbery.
One who abets, supports, or encourages another, especially in wrongdoing or misdeeds.
By remaining silent, she became an abettor in the deception.
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