aiding and abetting

phrase

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

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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 Ruiz, who lives in Catawba, has been charged with two counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, aiding and abetting underage possession of alcohol, and underage possession of alcohol, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026 O'Neill said that while Santiago was not in California at the time of the attack, she can be charged with murder in North Carolina because she is accused of aiding and abetting the suspects. — Luke Barr, ABC News, 31 Aug. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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