Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

alleged-perpetrator

Noun

/əˈlɛdʒd ˈpɜrpəˌtreɪtər/

Definition

A person who is accused of committing a crime or wrongdoing, but whose guilt has not yet been established.

Examples

The alleged perpetrator was apprehended shortly after the incident.
In the ongoing investigation, the police are still searching for the alleged perpetrator.
Despite being labeled as the alleged perpetrator, he maintained his innocence throughout the trial.

Meaning

The term ‘alleged-perpetrator’ refers to someone thought to have committed an offense, typically used when the accusation is not proven and the individual is considered innocent until proven guilty.