[+ obj] formal : to help, encourage, or support someone in a criminal act
▪ She abetted the thief in his getaway. ▪ Did he abet the commission of a crime? ▪ Their actions were shown to abet terrorism. ▪ She is charged with aiding and abetting [=helping and encouraging] the thief in his getaway.
▪ She abetted the thief in his getaway. ▪ Did he abet the commission of a crime? ▪ Their actions were shown to abet terrorism. ▪ She is charged with aiding and abetting [=helping and encouraging] the thief in his getaway.







