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accessory after the fact

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.62 in modern English

Syllables
ac-ces-so-ry after the -fact
IPA
39
Scrabble Score
21
Letters
5
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An individual who assists someone who has committed a crime so as to protect them from legal prosecution.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

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

Frequently Paired Words

accessory before the fact

Questions

What does accessory after the fact mean?
An individual who assists someone who has committed a crime so as to protect them from legal prosecution.

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