Perpetration

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Perpetration Meaning and Definition from WordNet (r) 2.0
    perpetration n : the act of committing a crime [syn: commission, committal]
Perpetration Meaning and Definition from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
    Perpetration \Per`pe*tra"tion\, n. [L. perpetratio: cf. F. perp['e]tration.]
  1. The act of perpetrating; a doing; -- commonly used of doing something wrong, as a crime.
  2. The thing perpetrated; an evil action.

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  • United States: New Sanctions Target Companies Providing Information Technologies To Syria And Iran For Perpetration Of Human Rights Abuses - Mondaq
    On April 22, 2012, President Obama issued an Executive Order authorizing new sanctions on individuals and entities that operate or provide information technology that facilitates the perpetration of human rights abuses by the Syrian and Iranian Governments. Read more on this news related to 'Perpetration'
  • Nigeria: JTF Uncovers Terrorists Hideout in Kogi - AllAfrica.com
    The state Director of SSS, Mr. Mike Funbara, said the discovery was a "turning point in the security situation in the state," adding that security operatives had been able to get to the root of crime perpetration in the state. He added that: "It is now ... Read more on this news related to 'Perpetration'
  • Egypt seizes arms convoy headed to Sinai - YNET News
    This is indicative of perpetration for confrontation with the Egyptian Army." According to the newspaper's sources, the shipment was "not sponsored by private individuals, but rather by international intelligence agencies trying to undermine Egypt's internal security." Read more on this news related to 'Perpetration'

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