accessorius

/əksɛsɔːriəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

of or pertaining to an accessory or an accessory crime

“The prosecutor argued that the defendant’s accessory role in the crime was a key factor in determining his sentence.”

2. noun

a person who aids or abets another in a crime or other wrongdoing

“The accomplice, or accessorius, was convicted of being involved in the robbery.”

3. noun

an accessory or secondary crime

“The accessorius charge was added to the defendant’s sentence for the main crime.”

Synonyms

  • accessory
  • accomplice

Antonyms

  • principal