perpetuity
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.
Origin of perpetuity
1Other words from perpetuity
- non·per·pe·tu·i·ty, noun, plural non·per·pe·tu·i·ties.
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How to use perpetuity in a sentence
As of Earth Day 2021, the network had about 125 forests around the country that should stay forests in perpetuity.
The first step in using trees to slow climate change: Protect the trees we have | Susan Milius | July 13, 2021 | Science NewsThe building, the former headquarters of Sempra that the city hoped would house hundreds of workers into perpetuity, has been a scandal for many years – mostly a scandal of incompetence.
How Asbestos Revealed Where the Money Went on a Bad Building Deal | Scott Lewis | June 30, 2021 | Voice of San DiegoTo be sure, AstraZeneca has said it will sell these vaccines at no profit to the developing world “in perpetuity,” and at no profit in the West until it decides the pandemic is over.
In the push for new vaccines, taxpayers keep paying and paying | Samanth Subramanian | May 12, 2021 | QuartzIt’s not one where we’re looking to bend the curve and double every year in perpetuity, though we do have very aggressive growth targets.
Media Briefing: Facebook preps tool comparing publishers’ mobile web revenue to Instant Articles | Tim Peterson | March 18, 2021 | DigidayAs a result of that, by definition, it will probably be inadequate because it is not intended to be an appropriation in perpetuity.
It's a problem for people who see double digit increases and think they'll come for perpetuity.
Gibraltar was ceded to Britain in perpetuity under the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht.
That's seed money to guarantee you a good reservation any time, any day, in perpetuity.
Then she settled in perpetuity in front of the television, knitting overtight stripy jumpers.
I'm Not The Sort of Man Who Goes To Prostitutes | Louis Bernières | October 18, 2008 | THE DAILY BEASTThese new occupiers of the land were to hold it in perpetuity as tenants of the state, paying a small annual rental.
The Two Great Republics: Rome and the United States | James Hamilton LewisThe nomadic and hunter states of society never embraced within themselves the elements of perpetuity.
The Indian in his Wigwam | Henry R. SchoolcraftThe Age of Bronze and all other ages that have preceded ours lacked the great essentials that insure perpetuity.
Steam Steel and Electricity | James W. SteeleTo Abraham was promised multitude and blessing of seed, to David perpetuity of dominion.
Female Scripture Biographies, Vol. II | Francis Augustus CoxIt will be noticed that the preamble had the declaration of perpetuity, that we, the people, made it for our posterity.
Nullification, Secession Webster's Argument and the Kentucky and Virginia Resolutions | Caleb William Loring
British Dictionary definitions for perpetuity
/ (ˌpɜːpɪˈtjuːɪtɪ) /
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
Origin of perpetuity
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