noun
- the act of committing or carrying out something harmful, illegal, or wrong
Usage: formal
Examples
- The perpetration of fraud resulted in serious legal consequences.
- Police are investigating the perpetration of several burglaries in the neighborhood.
- The perpetration of violence against innocent civilians was condemned worldwide.
- Evidence pointed to his involvement in the perpetration of the crime.
- The perpetration of such acts requires careful planning and coordination.
- Witnesses testified about the perpetration of the assault they observed.