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perpetuity
[pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
noun
plural
perpetuitiesthe state or character of being perpetual (often preceded byin ).
to desire happiness in perpetuity.
endless or indefinitely long duration or existence; eternity.
something that is perpetual.
an annuity paid for life.
Law.an interest under which property is less than completely alienable for longer than the law allows.
perpetuity
/ ˌɜːɪˈːɪɪ /
noun
eternity
the state or quality of being perpetual
property law a limitation preventing the absolute disposal of an estate for longer than the period allowed by law
an annuity with no maturity date and payable indefinitely
for ever
Other Word Forms
- nonperpetuity noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of perpetuity1
Word History and Origins
Origin of perpetuity1
Example Sentences
Label boss Scott Borchetta gave the unproven singer a big cash advance in exchange for having ownership of the master recordings to her first six albums "in perpetuity".
And that fame train seemed destined to circle the globe in perpetuity.
"I think it is a mistake to assume that we will have high tariffs in perpetuity," said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex.
One per cent of ticket sales go to the local community, in perpetuity, and is spent on the open realm and given to local community groups and projects.
But Zelenskyy will not turn over all the resources of the country in perpetuity or turn it into an American colony.
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