03-11-2008, 03:23 PM
Koons Case - Should adult sister be charged with abating statutory rape
"Abate" means (1) to put an end to or (2) to reduce in degree or intensity.
"Abet": (1) to actively second and encourage (as an activity or plan), (2) to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose
I think the question refers to the latter....
"Abate" means (1) to put an end to or (2) to reduce in degree or intensity.
"Abet": (1) to actively second and encourage (as an activity or plan), (2) to assist or support in the achievement of a purpose
I think the question refers to the latter....