Definition of ABETMENT

abetment

Meanings

Plural: abetments

Noun

  • the verbal act of urging on
  • The act of abetting or assisting in a crime, wrongdoing etc.
  • Encouragement or assistance.

Origin / Etymology

First attested from 1350 to 1470, from Middle English abettement, from Anglo-Norman, from Old French abeter + -ment. See abet.

Synonyms

abettal, instigation

Scrabble Score: 12

abetment is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
abetment is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
abetment is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

abetment is a valid Words With Friends word