Definitions

1. verb

to commit or carry out (a crime or a wicked or wrong act); to do or perform (something bad or illegal)

“The police are investigating allegations that the company perpetuated a Ponzi scheme.”

2. noun

the act of committing or carrying out (a crime or a wicked or wrong act)

“The perpetration of terrorism is a serious crime.”

3. noun

a person who commits or carries out (a crime or a wicked or wrong act)

“The perpetrator of the crime has been identified and arrested.”