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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Abet \A*bet"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Abetted}; p. pr & vb n. {Abetting}.] [OF. abeter a (L. ad) + beter to bait (as a bear), fr Icel. beita to set dogs on to feed, originally, to cause to bite, fr Icel. b[=i]ta to bite, hence to bait, to incite. See {Bait}, {Bet}.] 1. To instigate or encourage by aid or countenance; -- used in a bad sense of persons and acts as to abet an ill-doer; to abet one in his wicked courses; to abet vice; to abet an insurrection. ``The whole tribe abets the villany.'' --South. Would not the fool abet the stealth, Who rashly thus exposed his wealth? --Gay. 2. To support, uphold, or aid; to maintain; -- in a good sense [Obs.]. Our duty is urged, and our confidence abetted. --Jer. Taylor. 3. (Law) To contribute, as an assistant or instigator, to the commission of an offense. Syn: To incite; instigate; set on egg on foment; advocate; countenance; encourage; second uphold; aid; assist; support; sustain; back connive at
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