abetting

[US]/əˈbɛtɪŋ/
[UK]/əˈbetɪŋ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vto encourage or assist someone in doing something wrong or illegal, often secretly.
nthe act of encouraging or assisting someone in doing something wrong or illegal.

Example Sentences

the lawyer argued that the defendant was not abetting the crime.

he was accused of abetting his brother's illegal activities.

the police are investigating whether anyone abetted the escape.

she was charged with abetting a terrorist attack.

the evidence suggests he was actively abetting the fraud.

he denied abetting his friend's illegal gambling operation.

the judge ruled that the defendant was not guilty of abetting the crime.

abetting a criminal act can lead to serious consequences.

the prosecutor argued that the defendant was knowingly abetting the theft.

it is important to understand the legal implications of abetting a crime.

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