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perpetuity

[ pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo- ]
/ ˌpɜr pɪˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /
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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.

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Origin of perpetuity

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

OTHER WORDS FROM perpetuity

non·per·pe·tu·i·ty, noun, plural non·per·pe·tu·i·ties.

Words nearby perpetuity

perpetual debenture, perpetual inventory, perpetual motion, perpetual-motion machine, perpetuate, perpetuity, perphenazine, perpignan, perplex, perplexed, perplexity
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Words related to in perpetuity

always, permanently, eternally, evermore, perpetually, forever, interminably, never-ending, continuously, relentlessly, unlimitedly, infinitely, enduringly, forevermore, immortally, lastingly

British Dictionary definitions for in perpetuity

perpetuity
/ (ˌpɜːpɪˈtjuːɪtɪ) /

noun plural -ties

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

Word Origin for perpetuity

C15: from Old French perpetuite, from Latin perpetuitās continuity; see perpetual
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Idioms and Phrases with in perpetuity

in perpetuity

For all time, forever, as in This land was given to the state in perpetuity. [First half of 1400s]

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