innocent agent

noun

: one who unknowingly, unintentionally, or under force or coercion commits a criminal act on behalf of another

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“Innocent agent.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/innocent%20agent. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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