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aiding and abetting
Definitions
1
phrase
To
assist
or
encourage
someone
in
the
commission
of
a
crime
or
wrongdoing
.
The
lawyer
was
accused
of
aiding
and
abetting
the
criminal
by
providing
false
alibis
.
Aiding
and
abetting
a
robbery
can
lead
to
serious
legal
consequences
.
She
was
charged
with
aiding
and
abetting
after
helping
her
friend
escape
from
the
police
.
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Language
Old English
Word parts
aid (to help) + abet (to encourage or support)
Originally meant
to help and encourage
Background
The phrase 'aiding and abetting' has been used in legal contexts for centuries, originating from Old English law. 'Aid' comes from the Old French 'aider', and 'abet' from the Old French 'abeter', meaning to incite or encourage.