What does accessary mean?
Accessary means (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..
Accessary
/əkˈsɛs(ə)ɹi/ · 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..
Definitions by Sense
- (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.
- (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.
Synonyms for accessary
Antonyms for accessary
Related Words
Word Forms
- accessaries
- accessory
- more accessary
- most accessary
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for accessary?
Common synonyms include accessory, accomplice.
What is the opposite of accessary?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use accessary in a sentence?
To both their deaths ſhalt thou be acceſſary.
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