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perpetration

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/ˌpɜːrpəˈtreɪʃən/ · per-pe-tra-tion

the act of committing or carrying out something, especially a crime.

Meanings

nounformal

the act of committing or carrying out something, especially a crime.

کسی کام کو انجام دینے یا اس کی انجام دہی، خاص طور پر جرم کا ارتکاب کرنا۔

عمل

amal

Formal: معاملہ

Synonyms

commissionexecutionconductارتکابانجامعمل

Antonyms

abandonmentavoidanceinactivityچھوڑ دینا پرہیزغفلت

Common Collocations

  • perpetration of a crime
  • perpetration of an act
  • perpetration of fraud

Example Sentences

The perpetration of the crime shocked the entire community.

جرم کا ارتکاب پورے معاشرے کو ہلا دیا۔

Jurm ka irtikab poore muashray ko hila diya.

The report detailed the perpetration of various fraudulent activities.

رپورٹ میں مختلف دھوکہ دہی کی سرگرمیوں کے ارتکاب کی تفصیلات درج تھیں۔

Report mein mukhtalif dhokha-dahi ki sargarmiyon ke irtikab ki tafseelaat darj thi.

Legal consequences followed the perpetration of the unlawful act.

غیر قانونی عمل کے ارتکاب کے بعد قانونی نتائج سامنے آئے۔

Ghair qanooni amal ke irtikab ke baad qanooni natayej samne aaye.

Easily Confused With

perpetuation:Perpetration refers specifically to the act of committing a crime, whereas perpetuation refers to the continuation or preservation of something.

Word Family

perpetrate
verbارتکاب کرنا
perpetrator
nounمجرم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'perpetrate' and 'perpetrator,' which both involve carrying out a wrongdoing.

Imagine a courtroom where a crime has been committed.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "perpetrare" — to perform, carry out

First known use: early 17th century

The term has evolved since its Latin origin, maintaining the connotation of carrying out an act, typically with a negative implication, especially in the context of crimes.