ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Accessary

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Accessary is a noun meaning (law) Someone who accedes to some act, now especially a crime; one who contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense.

Meaning

(law) Someone who accedes to some act, now especially a crime; one who contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense.

More Meanings

  1. (law) Accompanying as a subordinate; additional; accessory; especially, uniting in, or contributing to, a crime, but not as chief actor. See accessory.

Example Sentences

To both their deaths ſhalt thou be acceſſary.

Word Forms

Synonyms for accessary

Depending on context, synonyms include accessory, accomplice.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include accomplice, accessory, accessioner, abetter, assistor, accessor.

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