aiding and abetting
idiom
formal
: helping and encouraging
She is charged with aiding and abetting the thief in his getaway.
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In November 2022, after his co-defendant pleaded guilty in the case, Kelsey pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to defraud the federal government and another count of aiding and abetting the acceptance of excessive campaign contributions.
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In December 2024, the teen driver in the March 2024 incident was adjudicated delinquent — the juvenile version of being found guilty — of aiding and abetting first-degree assault of a peace officer.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
He was charged yesterday with two felonies — conspiracy to commit civil disorders and aiding and abetting civil disorders — according to the federal criminal complaint.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 14 June 2025
Caroline Davis of Michigan pleaded guilty in October 2023 to conspiracy to interfere with access to clinic entrances, aiding and abetting interference with access to clinic entrances, and interference with access to clinics.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 28 May 2025
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Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
In December 2024, the teen driver in the March 2024 incident was adjudicated delinquent — the juvenile version of being found guilty — of aiding and abetting first-degree assault of a peace officer.
—Kathryn Kovalenko, Twin Cities, 18 June 2025
He was charged yesterday with two felonies — conspiracy to commit civil disorders and aiding and abetting civil disorders — according to the federal criminal complaint.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 14 June 2025
Caroline Davis of Michigan pleaded guilty in October 2023 to conspiracy to interfere with access to clinic entrances, aiding and abetting interference with access to clinic entrances, and interference with access to clinics.
—Jordan Green, Nashville Tennessean, 28 May 2025
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“Aiding and abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aiding%20and%20abetting. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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