abetment

Meaning

  1. The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
  2. Encouragement or assistance.

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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