accessory before the fact
名词 n.
英文释义
名词 n.
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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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