accessorial

Definition

Of or pertaining to an accessory, e.g. to a crime.

Etymology

From accessory + -al.

Example Sentences

• "accessorial agency; accessorial guilt"
• "The pope sits upon a draped throne chair, robed in full pontificals, holding the keys in one hand, and giving the benediction with the other. His action is dignified and natural, and the accessorial ornaments about the marble background, and upon the large console which supports the statue, are tasteful, and carefully sculptured."