abet

abet [ uh'-BET ]
	[ verb ]
	MEANING :
	to assist, encourage or support an activity or plan esp. some wrongdoing
	USAGE EXAMPLE 1 :
	To abet a criminal in any wrongdoing is a punishable offence in all the countries of the world.
	USAGE EXAMPLE 2 :
	We believe it is crucial to have an open discussion about whether it is legitimate to aid and abet criminal activities – and the theft of data certainly qualifies as a criminal activity – by using substantial public resources to purchase stolen goods from a thief.