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abet

 

[ əˈbɛt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To abet means to encourage, support, or countenance the commission of a crime or wrongdoing. It often involves helping or facilitating the actions of another person who is committing an illegal act. In legal terms, abetting is often associated with terms like conspiracy or aiding and abetting. The abettor does not necessarily have to participate in the crime itself, but their support or encouragement can be crucial to the commission of the offense.

Synonyms

aid, assist, encourage, facilitate

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with abetting the robbery.
  • The lawyer's role was to abet her client's plans.
  • They were accused of abetting fraud by providing false documents.

Translations

Translations of the word "abet" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ajudar

🇮🇳 सहायता करना

🇩🇪 unterstützen

🇮🇩 mendukung

🇺🇦 допомагати

🇵🇱 wspierać

🇯🇵 助ける

🇫🇷 aider

🇪🇸 ayudar

🇹🇷 desteklemek

🇰🇷 돕다

🇸🇦 يساعد

🇨🇿 podporovat

🇸🇰 podporovať

🇨🇳 帮助

🇸🇮 pomagati

🇮🇸 styðja

🇰🇿 көмектесу

🇬🇪 დახმარება

🇦🇿 kömək etmək

🇲🇽 ayudar

Etymology

The word 'abet' originates from the Middle English 'abetten', which is a combination of the prefix 'a-' and the root 'bet'. The prefix 'a-' is derived from Old French, meaning 'to' or 'toward', indicating the idea of directing one's actions towards something. The root 'bet' itself is believed to have been derived from a variant of the Old English 'beatan', meaning 'to beat' or 'to strike', especially in terms of bringing forth a certain action. The word has evolved over time, but its core meaning has remained focused on the idea of support and encouragement, primarily in a legal context where it pertains to involvement in a crime. 'Abet' is often used in legal terminology, particularly in discussions related to conspiracy laws and the aid of criminal activities.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,495, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.