aiding and abetting
idiom
formal
: helping and encouraging
She is charged with aiding and abetting the thief in his getaway.
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What To Know Fain and Cosper, both of Henderson, were each charged with one count of injury and depredation of government property and one count of aiding and abetting in August last year.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Butner has now agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to falsify records, three counts of falsifying records and aiding and abetting, and five counts of making false statements.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
In Mexico's eyes, continuing these lawful practices amounts to aiding and abetting the cartels.
—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
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Butner has now agreed to plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to falsify records, three counts of falsifying records and aiding and abetting, and five counts of making false statements.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
In Mexico's eyes, continuing these lawful practices amounts to aiding and abetting the cartels.
—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
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 16 Apr. 2025.
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