Abettor: meaning, definitions and examples

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abettor

 

[ ษ™หˆbษ›tษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

criminal law

An abettor is a person who assists or encourages another to commit a crime. In legal terms, abetment involves aiding and promoting the actions of another, particularly in the context of criminal activities. The abettor may not directly commit the crime but plays a significant role in its facilitation. For example, providing assistance, advice, or encouragement can qualify one as an abettor. Understanding the role of an abettor is crucial in criminal law as it can affect the charges and implications for all involved.

Synonyms

accessory, accomplice, instigator

Examples of usage

  • The abettor was charged as an accomplice.
  • She acted as an abettor in the robbery scheme.
  • The court found him guilty as an abettor.
  • Legal definitions vary for what constitutes an abettor.

Translations

Translations of the word "abettor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apoiador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฎเคฐเฅเคฅเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Unterstรผtzer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pendukung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดั‚ั€ะธะผัƒะฒะฐั‡

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zwolennik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฏๆŒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท partisan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ partidario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท destekรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ง€์ง€์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุคูŠุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ podporovatel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ podporovateฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฏๆŒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podpornik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stuรฐningsmaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพะปะดะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒญแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™stษ™kรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ partidario

Word origin

The term 'abettor' originates from Middle English 'abettour', which in turn comes from the Old French 'abettor', derived from 'abette' meaning to entice or assist in wrongdoing. The root trace leads back to the Latin 'ad-,' meaning 'to' or 'toward', combined with 'battere' meaning 'to beat,' which references the act of urging someone on in a negative context. Historically, the concept of abetting has been crucial in legal systems to delineate between those who commit criminal acts and those who assist or encourage such activities. The distinction is vital in criminal law as it shapes the responsibilities and potential penalties associated with each party's involvement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,740 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.