| 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. | |
