“The court found the defendant guilty as charged, holding him accountable as the abettor in the robbery.”
“The abettor offered extensive guidance and resources to help the struggling entrepreneur establish their business successfully.”
“The defense argued that the suspect was merely an abettor, claiming he did not actively participate in the crime but instead supported the actions of the main perpetrator.”
abet
(obsolete) Fraud or cunning. [mid-12th century to mid-14th century]
(obsolete) An act of abetting; of helping; of giving aid. [from c. 1350-1470]
abetter
Alternative form of abettor [First attested from 1350 to 1470.]
“It is really too bad, that the Primate of Ireland, of all men living, should be made the abetter in two fallacies.”
“They occasionally raised themselves on their hind-legs to get abetter view.”
“The food security programme provides for an information system to be set up to give the Government abetter picture of the social situation of the most vulnerable populations.”