accessaries
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/əkˈsɛsəriz/
(accessary)
crime assistant
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accessary' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accessorius,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'cessus' meant 'to go.'
Historical Evolution
'accessorius' transformed into the Old French word 'accessoire,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accessary' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something that is added or supplementary,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who assists in a crime.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who assists in the commission of a crime, but who does not actually participate in the crime itself.
The court found him guilty as an accessary to the robbery.
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Last updated: 2025/04/13 01:51