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Abet
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abet vt
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abet·ted
abet·ting
: to assist, encourage, instigate, or support with criminal intent in attempting or carrying out a crime often used in the phrase aid and abet
abet·ment n
abet·tor
also
abet·ter
[ə-be-tər]
n
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.