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perpetuity

[ pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo- ]

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noun

plural perpetuities.

the state or character of being perpetual (often preceded by in ):
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

/ ˌ��ɜː��ɪˈ��ːɪ��ɪ /

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
in perpetuity
for ever

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Other Word Forms

�Դǲ�p��·��·�ٳ�i·�ٲ� noun plural nonperpetuities

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Word History and Origins

Origin of perpetuity¹

1375–1425; late Middle English perpetuite < Latin ��ٳܾ��. See perpetual, -ity

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Word History and Origins

Origin of perpetuity¹

C15: from Old French perpetuite, from Latin ��ٳܾ�� continuity; see perpetual

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"I think it is a mistake to assume that we will have high tariffs in perpetuity," said Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex.

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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.

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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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And finally, Adrien and Felicity, they own their vocal models in perpetuity.

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He worries that this will traumatize his community in perpetuity.

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