accessory before the fact

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[法] 事前从犯

词形变化

accessories before the fact 复数 accessories before the fact

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accessary before the fact

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

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

    法律

    1927, Ernest Bramah, Max Carrados Mysteries 'In a sort of way I suppose I am an accessory before the fact,' he remarked with some complacency. 'At least, I knew that they were up to some special brand of devilment from Moya's hints and general air of mystery and triumph. Began about last Friday.'

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