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
- (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
- accessaries
- accessory
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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