**IV.b5 Assistance**

late Middle English: from Old French *assister*, from Latin *assistere* 'take one's stand by', from *ad-* 'to, at' + *sistere* 'take one's stand'.

*Noun.*

"act of helping or aiding; help given, aid," from the respective verbs. Dates

early 15c.,

Originates from from Old French *assistance* and Medieval Latin *assistentia*, Late latin adjuva

Meaning

"to help, aid, give assistance or support to in some undertaking or effort,"

Originates Latin *assistere* "stand by, take a stand near, attend," from assimilated form of ad "to" (see ad-) + *sistere* "stand still,
