Perpetration (Noun)
Meaning
The act of committing a crime.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The police investigation revealed a shocking level of sophistication and planning in the perpetration of the heist.
- The gang's leader was found guilty of the perpetration of multiple armed robberies and sentenced to life in prison.
- The detective studied the crime scene carefully, looking for any clues that might indicate the method of perpetration.
- The special task force was formed to investigate and prosecute the perpetration of human trafficking and smuggling.
- The court heard testimony about the defendant's role in the perpetration of the brutal murder, and he was subsequently convicted of first-degree homicide.