Definition of ABETMENT

abetment

Plural: abetments

Noun

  • The act of encouraging or assisting in a crime.
  • the verbal act of urging on
  • The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
  • Encouragement or assistance.

Examples

  • His helpful hints were considered abetment in our friendly but competitive game.

Origin / Etymology

First attested from 1350 to 1470, from Middle English abettement, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French abeter + -ment. See abet.

Synonyms

abettal, instigation

Scrabble Score: 12

abetment: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
abetment: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
abetment: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

abetment: valid Words With Friends Word