perpetration

noun

Definition of perpetrationnext
as in execution
the doing of an action the perpetration of a series of pranks that resulted in an expulsion from school

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  1. execution
  2. implementation
  3. fulfillment
Noun
  • The court denied this plea to stop the execution on Dec. 5.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • In other states, media witnesses generally act as neutral public monitors, reporting details of an execution to the public.
    Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of execution
Noun
  • To ensure thorough and systematic implementation of the programs, the Care and Loneliness Policy Bureau of the Seoul Metropolitan Government functions as the control tower, developing and executing detailed policies to address challenges effectively.
    Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • By partnering with local organizations, edtech companies can access crucial assets that facilitate smoother implementation of their solutions and better serve students.
    Jeff Bordes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of implementation
Noun
  • Friedman's refreshingly honest answers about her own celibacy challenge the conventional notions of fulfillment and happiness.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The surge in Bible sales suggests that people are seeking solace, security, and perhaps even spiritual fulfillment—all of which are the tangible value propositions of the church.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of fulfillment
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