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Accessary Definition & Meaning

accessary
adjective
  1. aiding and abetting in a crime; "he was charged with being accessory to the crime"
noun
  1. someone who helps another person commit a crime

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Frequently asked questions

What does accessary mean?
aiding and abetting in a crime; "he was charged with being accessory to the crime" someone who helps another person commit a crime
What part of speech is accessary?
Accessary is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does accessary have?
Accessary has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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