01 v. t. To instigate or encourage by aid or countenance; -- used in a bad sense of persons and acts; as, to abet an ill-doer; to abet one in his wi…
imp. & p. p.
Abetted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Abetting
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To instigate or encourage by aid or countenance; -- used in a bad sense of persons and acts; as, to abet an ill-doer; to abet one in his wicked courses; to abet vice; to abet an insurrection.“Would not the fool abet the stealth, Who rashly thus exposed his wealth?” — Gay.
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To support, uphold, or aid; to maintain; -- in a good sense.[Obs.]“Our duty is urged, and our confidence abetted.” — Jer. Taylor.
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To contribute, as an assistant or instigator, to the commission of an offense.(Law)