aiding and abetting

idiom

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

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Ramsey County prosecutors charged Claiborne with aiding and abetting murder in September 2023. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 28 Jan. 2025 Range advances similar arguments in moving to dismiss claims over aiding and abetting, as well as interference with prospective economic advantage. Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Jan. 2025 Convicted of obstructing an official proceeding and aiding and abetting, but acquitted of seditious conspiracy. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 Michael Thomas: Charged with mail fraud and aiding and abetting. Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 17 Dec. 2024 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 11 Feb. 2025.

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