accessory after the fact

Other forms: accessories after the fact

Definitions of accessory after the fact
  1. noun
    a person who gives assistance or comfort to someone known to be a felon or known to be sought in connection with the commission of a felony
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    type of:
    accessary, accessory
    someone who helps another person commit a crime
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