Abet
(verb)
To actively encourage or assist in the commission of (a crime or wrongful act).
Origin:
Middle english abetten, from old french abeter, from a- (from latin ad-) + beter to bait.
Examples:
- He was charged with abetting the robbery.
- She was accused of abetting in the fraud.
- The accomplice was charged with abetting the thief.
- He was found guilty of abetting in the embezzlement.
- The insider was accused of abetting the illegal activities.