aiding and abetting

phrase

formal
: helping and encouraging
She is charged with aiding and abetting the thief in his getaway.

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Two other persons were also held for aiding and abetting the crime. — ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026 And the new Northern Illinois Transit Authority, which should be welcoming the O’Hare Flyer, as should everyone in this region, appear to be aiding and abetting them. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 Authorities also arrested a 21-year-old woman accompanying him on charges of verbal abuse, as well as aiding and abetting fatal bodily harm. — Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Marcareno is facing a single felony count of aiding and abetting first-degree murder, which is also punishable by a life sentence. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for aiding and abetting

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“Aiding and abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aiding%20and%20abetting. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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