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abettor

/æbɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does abettor mean?

noun

A person who helps or encourages another person to commit a crime or do something wrong. A person who assists or supports someone in a wrongdoing.

Example

"The abettor was found guilty of aiding the perpetrator in the crime."

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