perpetuity
[pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
noun, plural per·pe·tu·i·ties.
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
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Related Words for in perpetuity
always, permanently, eternally, evermore, perpetually, forever, interminably, never-ending, continuously, relentlessly, unlimitedly, infinitely, enduringly, forevermore, immortally, lastinglyperpetuity
noun plural -ties
Word Origin for perpetuity
C15: from Old French perpetuite, from Latin perpetuitās continuity; see perpetual
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