Accessorily

/ækˈsɛsərɪli/ adverb

Definition

In an accessory or supplementary manner; in the capacity of an accessory or helper.

Etymology

From accessory + -ily (adverbial suffix). Follows the pattern of converting adjectives to adverbs in English.

Kelly Says

This adverb appears most often in legal documents describing how someone 'accessorily' participated in a crime—it's the word that separates the mastermind from the helper in courtroom language.

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