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accessaryship

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency ac·ces·sary·ship

n. the legal state of being involved in a crime, even if you did not do the act yourself. It usually means you helped or encouraged the person who committed the crime.

n. the state of being an accomplice or participant in a crime, typically through prior agreement or by providing assistance. Often used in legal contexts to distinguish between the principal offender and those who aided or abetted the crime.


SIMPLE

The court considered his accessaryship in the robbery case.

CONTEXTUAL

While the main thief was arrested at the scene, the prosecution also sought to prove the defendant's accessaryship through his financial records.

COMPLEX

The legal distinction between principal and accessaryship remains a cornerstone of criminal law, ensuring that those who provide logistical support or encouragement are held equally accountable for the resulting offense.

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