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accessory before the fact

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.62 in modern English

Syllables
ac-ces-so-ry be-fore the -fact
IPA
42
Scrabble Score
22
Letters
6
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who commands or counsels an actionable offense, not being present at its commission.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

accessories before the fact (plural) accessary before the fact (alternative)

Frequently Paired Words

accessory after the fact

Questions

What does accessory before the fact mean?
One who commands or counsels an actionable offense, not being present at its commission.

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