Definitions for abettor
abet·tor

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abettor, abetternoun

   one who helps or encourages or incites another

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abettornoun

   One that abets; one that incites; instigates; encourages.

2. Etymology: From abettour, from abeter + -our.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abetter or Abettornoun

   He that abets; the supporter or encourager of another.

   You shall be still plain Torrismond with me,
   Th’ abettor, partner, (if you like the name)
   The husband of a tyrant, but no king;
   Till you deserve that title by your justice. John Dryden, Spanish Friar.

   Whilst this sin of calumny has two such potent abetters, we are not to wonder at its growth: as long as men are malicious and designing, they will be traducing. Govern. of the Tongue.

   These and the like considerations, though they may have no influence on the headstrong unruly multitude, ought to sink into the minds of those who are their abettors, and who, if they escape the punishment here due to them, must very well know, that these several mischiefs will be one day laid to their charge. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 50.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abettor

   Abettor (from to abet, Old French abeter, à and beter, to bait, urge dogs upon any one; this word is probably of Scandinavian origin, meaning to cause to bite), is a legal term implying one who instigates, encourages or assists another to commit an offence.An abettor differs from an accessory in that he must be present at the commission of the crime; in addition they are equally guilty as they knowingly and voluntarily assist in the commission of that crime. All abettors (with certain exceptions) are principals, and, in the absence of specific statutory provision to the contrary, are punishable to the same extent as the actual perpetrator of the offence. A person may in certain cases be convicted as an abettor in the commission of an offence in which he or she could not be a principal, e.g. a woman or boy under fourteen years of age in aiding rape, or a solvent person in aiding and abetting a bankrupt to commit offences against the bankruptcy laws.More recently, an abettor is generally known as an accomplice.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. abettor

   An abettor is a person who encourages, supports, or assists someone else in carrying out an action, especially in committing a crime or wrongdoing. This could involve providing aid, advice, moral support, or resources to help in the execution of the act. The abettor may not be directly involved in the act but plays a role in its commission.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Abettornoun

   one who abets; an instigator of an offense or an offender

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1. • Accessory

Anagrams for abettor »

1. taboret

How to pronounce abettor?

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   Daniel

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of abettor in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of abettor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=abettor
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abettor
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=abettor
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abettor
5. ^ ChatGPT
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6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/abettor