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English Dictionary - With Multi-Lingual Search Definitions accessory noun (accessories) That which belongs to something else deemed the principal; something additional and subordinate, an attachment the accessories of a mobile phone Quotations The aspect and accessories of a den of banditti. - w:Thomas Carlyle (context, Clothing) An article that completes one's basic outfit, such as a scarf or gloves. (context, Law) One who, not being present, contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense. accessory before the fact accessory after the fact (Fine Arts): Anything that enters into a work of art without being indispensably necessary, as mere ornamental parts. - w:James Elmes Translations:  Dutch: medeplichtige , handlanger , handlangster French: accessoire German: Accessoire adjective  Having a secondary, supplementary or subordinate function by accompanying as a subordinate; aiding in a secondary way; being additional; being connected as an incident or subordinate to a principal; contributing or being contributory. Said of persons and things, and, when of persons, usually in a bad sense; as, he was accessory to the riot; accessory sounds in music. (context, Law) assist, Assisting a crime without actually participating in committing the crime itself. Translations:  Dutch: meegeleverd, toegevoegd French: accessoire Etymology: Latin accessorius. See access, and compare accessary<!-- What's this got to do with anything?        Find:   Words Starting With:   Words Ending With:   Words Containing:   Words That Match:    Translate Into:    Dutch   French   German    Italian   Spanish     Show 51015202550 results per page. Enter your search terms Submit search form   Web www.allwords.com Browse the Dictionary A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

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