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.
A*bet" (&?;), n. [OF. abet, fr. abeter.] Act of abetting; aid. [Obs.] Chaucer.
A*bet"ment (-ment), n. The act of abetting; as, an abetment of treason, crime, etc.