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abetting, vbl. n.|əˈbɛtɪŋ|
[f. abet v. + -ing1.]
The encouragement, promoting, or instigation (usually of anything culpable). Now mostly gerundial.
c1374Chaucer Troylus ii. 356 If I shold assent, Thurgh myn abettyng [v.r. abet], that he thine honour shent. 1629Sir H. Lynde Via tuta 26 A great abetting to their whole doctrine. 1634Bp. Sanderson 30 Serm. (1681) II. 292 The abetting, countenancing, or strengthening of any injurious act. 1821Scott Kenilw. (1867) 96 You suppose my Lord of Leicester capable of abetting, perhaps of giving aim and authority, to the base proceedings. |