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perpetrator

[ pur-pi-trey-ter ]

noun

  1. a person who perpetrates, or commits, an illegal, criminal, or evil act:

    The perpetrators of this heinous crime must be found and punished to the fullest extent of the law.



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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of perpetrator1

First recorded in 1560–70; from Late Latin, from Latin ±è±ð°ù±è±ð³Ù°ùÄå³Ù(³Ü²õ), past participle of ±è±ð°ù±è±ð³Ù°ùÄå°ù±ð “to carry out, execute, perform†+ -or -or 1( def ); perpetrate ( def )
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Zambia's Justice Minister Princess Kasune-Zulu has called for the castration of child rapists as an extreme measure to deter perpetrators and protect children from abuse.

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She added: "What's missing is proper authentication of users. How does the company know that users are who they say they are - how will perpetrators be traced when grooming keeps happening?"

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Authorities are now offering $20,000 for information that helps find the perpetrator.

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It also shows how one of the perpetrators of the violence becomes more powerful over the years and is seeking to secure a key position in Kerala's political landscape.

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“The Department of Justice has already charged several perpetrators with that in mind, including in cases that involve charges with five-year mandatory minimum sentences,†she said in a statement.

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