Perpetrator
/ˈpɜːrpəˌtreɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who commits or is responsible for a crime or wrongful act.
The police arrested the perpetrator of the robbery.
Forms
- perpetrators
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Commentary
The term 'perpetrator' is often used to emphasize direct responsibility for a criminal act; in drafting, specifying the context helps distinguish among types of liability.
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