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Definition of «perpetrator»

The term perpetrator refers to someone who commits a crime or wrongful act, particularly in relation to criminal law. It can also be used more broadly to refer to anyone who engages in an ongoing behavior that is considered harmful or undesirable, such as environmental pollution by a company. In this context, the perpetrator is the person or entity responsible for carrying out the act or behavior.

Usage examples

  1. The police identified the perpetrator of the crime through fingerprints found at the scene.
  2. The victim was able to positively identify the perpetrator in a lineup.
  3. The surveillance footage clearly showed the perpetrator entering the bank wearing a disguise.
  4. The witness saw the perpetrator fleeing the scene in a black sedan.
  5. The forensic evidence pointed to the perpetrator, linking him to the murder weapon.
  6. The perpetrator was apprehended by the police while attempting to sell stolen goods.

Phrases with «perpetrator»

Sentences with «perpetrator»

  • «In actual fact, they are expected to assist and complement the Police by providing useful intelligence for crime prevention and to facilitate the arrest of perpetrators of criminal activities in our communities,» Governor Ambode said. (nigeriapoliticsonline.com)
  • However, the folks who learned how the slot machines worked and use this to win by playing well were then prosecuted and jailed for years as perpetrators of fraud. (law.stackexchange.com)
  • Concerns have been raised that cyberbullying has the potential to cause more harm than traditional bullying due to the relative anonymity of perpetrators in many cases, larger audiences, increasing prevalence, and permanence of posted messages. (sciencedaily.com)
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