accessory before the fact

名词 n.

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. One who commands or counsels an actionable offense, not being present at its commission.
    — '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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