ACCESSORIAL

accessorial (ak-s[schwa]-sor-ee-[schwa]l), adj. 1. (Of a promise) made for the purpose of strengthening another’s credit (an accessorial pledge by way of guaranty). — Also termed accessory. 2. Criminal law. Of or relating to the accessory in a crime (accessorial guilt). [Cases: Criminal Law 68–77. C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 137–142.]