abetment
Meaning
- The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
- Encouragement or assistance.
Synonyms
Pronounced as (IPA)
/əˈbɛt.mənt/
Etymology
In summary
First attested from 1350 to 1470, from Middle English abettement, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French abeter + -ment. See abet.
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