aiding and abetting

idiom

formal

: helping and encouraging

She is charged with aiding and abetting the thief in his getaway.

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Her sister, Sarah, on Tuesday pleaded guilty to two counts of aiding and abetting criminal vehicular operation. —

Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2025 Andrew Hernandez, who pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and abetting obstruction of an official proceeding, consented to a motion filed Tuesday by the federal government to dismiss the indictment. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 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 See all Example Sentences for aiding and abetting

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