abetments
n. C1 Advanced abet·ments
n. acts or words that help someone do something illegal or harmful. It is often used in legal contexts to describe supporting a crime.
n. acts or words that encourage, assist, or support the commission of a crime or illegal activity.
The lawyer argued that the evidence showed no abetments.
The court found several individuals guilty of abetments after they provided the tools and instructions for the break-in.
While the mastermind of the plot remained at large, the prosecution secured a conviction against several accomplices for their abetments and logistical support.