ac·ces·so·ry 
/ɪkˈsɛsəri/ noun
plural ac·ces·so·ries /ɪkˈsɛsəri/ noun [count] 1 : something added to something else to make it more useful, attractive, or effective
▪ fashion/clothing accessories such as scarves, handkerchiefs, bracelets, and rings ▪ automotive accessories ▪ computer accessories 2 law : someone who helps another person commit a crime
▪ He is wanted as an accessory to murder. ▪ She was charged as an accessory before/after the fact. [=someone who helps a criminal before/after a crime has been committed]
▪ fashion/clothing accessories such as scarves, handkerchiefs, bracelets, and rings ▪ automotive accessories ▪ computer accessories
▪ He is wanted as an accessory to murder. ▪ She was charged as an accessory before/after the fact. [=someone who helps a criminal before/after a crime has been committed]
