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abetment.

The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/əˈbɛt.mənt/US
  1. The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.

    countable · uncountable
  2. Encouragement or assistance.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

First attested from 1350 to 1470, from Middle English abettement, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French abeter + -ment. See abet.

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