Abetment

Abetment Definition

The act of encouraging, supporting, or assisting someone to commit a wrongdoing or crime.

Mostly used in legal or formal contexts, not common in everyday language.

Abetment is a noun.

Abetment Synonyms

abetting , aiding , assistance , encouragement , incitement

How To Use Abetment In A Sentence

1. The defendant was charged with abetment of the robbery.
2. Her abetment in the fraud made her equally culpable.
3. The law punishes the abetment of criminal acts heavily.
4. They stood accused of abetment after helping the fugitives escape.