abetment

Meaning

Noun

The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
Encouragement or assistance.

Origin

First attested from 1350 to 1470., from Middle English abetement, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French abeter + -ment. See abet.

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