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 Mexico's eyes, continuing these lawful practices amounts to aiding and abetting the cartels.
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
He was convicted of aiding and abetting in the robbery, which is a felony.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
One man pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for aiding and abetting undocumented immigrants.
—Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Both are charged with aiding and abetting the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
He was convicted of aiding and abetting in the robbery, which is a felony.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 27 Feb. 2025
One man pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for aiding and abetting undocumented immigrants.
—Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025
Both are charged with aiding and abetting the possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages to a person under 21.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for aiding and abetting
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“Aiding and abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aiding%20and%20abetting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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