Accomplice
Accomplice
Accomplice (/əˈkɒmplɪs/) is a term used in medical jurisprudence to refer to a person who knowingly, voluntarily, or intentionally gives assistance to another in (or in some cases fails to prevent another from) the commission of a crime. An accomplice is distinct from an accessory in that an accomplice is present at the actual crime, and could be prosecuted even if the main criminal (the principal) is not charged or convicted.
Etymology
The term "accomplice" comes from the Old French word complice, a confederate, which is derived from the Late Latin complicem or complicare meaning "to fold together", or combining. The word was originally used to denote a partner in a business transaction, but its meaning has evolved over time.
Related Terms
- Principal: The main person involved in committing a crime.
- Accessory: A person who assists in the commission of a crime, but who does not actually participate in the commission of the crime.
- Co-conspirator: A person who is engaged in a conspiracy with at least one other person.
- Aiding and abetting: The crime of helping another person commit a crime.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Accomplice
- Wikipedia's article - Accomplice
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