Both Uses of
perpetrator
in
Bleak House
- "But more persuadable we can, I hope," said I. "And let me entreat you to consider that the clearing up of this mystery and the discovery of the real perpetrator of this deed may be of the last importance to others besides yourself."†
Chpt 52-54 *
- If I cannot with my means and influence and my position bring all the perpetrators of such a crime to light, I fail in the assertion of my respect for that gentleman's memory and of my fidelity towards one who was ever faithful to me."†
Chpt 52-54
Definition:
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(perpetrator) someone who has does something wrong -- usually something illegal