Someone who accedes to some act, now especially a crime; one who contributes as an assistant or instigator to the commission of an offense.
Accompanying as a subordinate; additional; accessory; especially, uniting in, or contributing to, a crime, but not as chief actor. See accessory.
An assistant member of a criminal gang.
A loyal and trusted follower or subordinate.
A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.