accessory before the fact
accessory before the fact noun: one who commands or counsels an actionable offense, not being present at its commission.
Noun
accessory before the fact (plural accessories before the fact)
- One who commands or counsels an actionable offense, not being present at its commission.
- 'In a sort of way I suppose I am an accessory before the fact,' he remarked with some complacency. 'At least, I knew that they were up to some special brand of devilment from Moya's hints and general air of mystery and triumph. Began about last Friday.'1927, Ernest Bramah [pseudonym; Ernest Brammah Smith], Max Carrados Mysteries
accessory before the fact meaning in Tamil
accessory before the fact in Tamil
- குற்றம் புரியப்பட முன் துணைநிற்பவர்
Forms of accessory before the fact
| plural | accessories before the fact |
|---|---|
| alternative form | accessary before the fact |
Questions about accessory before the fact
- What does accessory before the fact mean?
- Accessory before the fact means one who commands or counsels an actionable offense, not being present at its commission.
- What is accessory before the fact in Tamil?
- Accessory before the fact in Tamil is குற்றம் புரியப்பட முன் துணைநிற்பவர். See Accessory before the fact meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is accessory before the fact?
- Accessory before the fact is a noun.
- What is the plural of accessory before the fact?
- The plural of accessory before the fact is accessories before the fact.
Words near accessory before the fact in the dictionary
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