Accessorial

//æk.səˈsɔɹ.i.əl// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An assessorial charge.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Of or pertaining to an accessory, e.g. to a crime.

    "accessorial agency; accessorial guilt"

  2. 2
    Of or relating to an accession.

    "The pope sits upon a draped throne chair, robed in full pontificals, holding the keys in one hand, and giving the benediction with the other. His action is dignified and natural, and the accessorial ornaments about the marble background, and upon the large console which supports the statue, are tasteful, and carefully sculptured."

  3. 3
    Assessorial.
Adjective
  1. 1
    nonessential but helpful wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
assessorialassessorialinessential

Example

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"accessorial agency; accessorial guilt"

Etymology

From accessory + -al.

Related phrases

accessorial service

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