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Definition of perpetration

perpetration

/ˌpɜːrpəˈtreɪʃən/
per · pe · tra · tion
Plural:perpetrations
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Adjective:perpetrative
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perpetration Lexical Profile

perpetration Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of carrying out or committing a harmful, illegal, or immoral action.

Example

"The investigation uncovered substantial evidence linking the executives to the perpetration of financial fraud."

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• Rhymes for perpetration

• Nearby Words

perpendicular
perpendicularly
perpetrate
perpetration
perpetrator
perpetual
perpetually

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin perpetrationem, a noun of action from Latin perpetrare ('to perform, accomplish, or bring about'), formed from per- ('thoroughly') and patrare ('to accomplish or bring to pass').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Perpetration. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/perpetration
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