Accompliceship

/əˈkɑmplɪsʃɪp/ noun

Definition

The state or relationship of being an accomplice; the condition of being a partner in crime or wrongdoing.

Etymology

From accomplice (from Old French complice, likely from Latin com- 'with' +plicare 'to fold/involve') + -ship suffix meaning 'state or condition of.'

Kelly Says

The -ship suffix is wonderful for abstract relationships (friendship, leadership, accompliceship)—it names the bond itself, and accompliceship specifically captures how people become entangled in shared guilt.

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