accessory before the fact

  • 31accessory — I. noun also accessary (plural ries) Date: 15th century 1. a. a person not actually or constructively present but contributing as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense called also accessory before the fact b. a person who… …

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  • 32fact — [fakt] n. [L factum, that which is done, deed, fact, neut. pp. of facere, DO1] 1. a deed; act: now esp. in the sense of “a criminal deed” in the phrases after the fact and before the fact [an accessory after the fact] 2. a thing that has actually …

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  • 33accessory — noun 1 extra item ADJECTIVE ▪ essential, must have ▪ optional ▪ fashionable, stylish ▪ perfect, ultimate …

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  • 34accessory — accessary, accessory These two words come by different routes from the same Latin source of our word accede. In AmE, accessory is dominant both as a noun and as an adjective, and it has fast become so now in BrE, although accessary is still used… …

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  • 35accessory — ac•ces•so•ry [[t]ækˈsɛs ə ri[/t]] n. pl. ries, adj. 1) a subordinate or supplementary part or object that adds to convenience, attractiveness, safety, etc 2) clo an article of dress, as gloves or earrings, that completes or enhances one s basic… …

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