permanency
Americannoun
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a person or thing that is permanent
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another word for permanence
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of permanency
From the Medieval Latin word permanentia, dating back to 1545–55. See permanent, -ency
Example Sentences
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“Policy permanency is a more effective driver of long-term economic growth, but we’ll see. She is a political rock star in Japan and will have free rein for now.”
From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026
Treasury Secretary Albert Gallatin observed in 1815 that the people “are more Americans; they feel and act more as a nation; and I hope that the permanency of the Union is thereby better secured.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
To say that I alone can do virtually anything suggests a degree of permanency, perhaps even supernatural power.
From Salon • May 18, 2025
In addition, she reinforced the legal permanency of the order by adding:
From Slate • Oct. 17, 2023
He had said “always” to convince her, assure her, of permanency.
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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