Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

possible-accomplice

noun

/ˈpɒsəbl əˈkʌmplɪs/

Definition

A possible-accomplice is someone who may assist or participate in a crime or wrongdoing, but their involvement has not been definitively established.

Examples

The police are investigating the suspect’s possible-accomplice who was seen fleeing the scene.
During the interrogation, he mentioned his possible-accomplice who was with him at the time of the incident.
It’s crucial to determine whether she was a possible-accomplice or just an innocent bystander.

Meaning

The term refers to an individual who is suspected of being involved in a criminal act alongside another person, although it is not clear whether they actually took part.