accessory before the fact

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• accessary before the fact

[edit] Noun

accessory before the fact (plural accessories before the fact)

1. (law) one who commands or counsels an offense, not being present at its commission.

[edit] Translations

• Spanish: cómplice instigador m.