accessory: significat i definicions

A subordinate or supplementary item; an adjunct.

Something nonessential but desirable that contributes to an effect or result. See Synonyms at appendage.

Law One who incites, aids, or abets a lawbreaker in the commission of a crime but is not present at the time of the crime. Also called accessory before the fact.

Law One who aids a criminal after the commission of a crime, but was not present at the time of the crime. Also called accessory after the fact.

Having a secondary, supplementary, or subordinate function.

Law Serving to aid or abet a lawbreaker, either before or after the commission of the crime, without being present at the time the crime was committed.