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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the verbal act of urging on wordnet
3. 3
   Encouragement or assistance. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

abettaladvocacyaegisauspicesbackingcare

Etymology

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

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