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.

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 inventory, perpetually, perpetual motion, perpetual-motion machine, perpetuate, perpetuity, perphenazine, Perpignan, perplex, perplexed, perplexity

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Example sentences from the Web for perpetuity

It's a problem for people who see double digit increases and think they'll come for perpetuity.
Here Comes the Farm Bubble|Justin Green|May 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Gibraltar was ceded to Britain in perpetuity under the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht.
Edward's Visit to Gibraltar Stirs Up Spanish Anger|Tom Sykes|June 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
That's seed money to guarantee you a good reservation any time, any day, in perpetuity.
Ruth Madoff's Private World|Lucinda Franks|April 6, 2009|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

Are the conservative forces in our nation sufficient to insure its perpetuity?
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Debate Index|Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
To no other individual does the Indian race owe so much for the perpetuity in history and art of its life and customs.
The Yellowstone National Park|Hiram Martin Chittenden
To each person and his family an acre of land was given in perpetuity.
Great Events in the History of North and South America|Charles A. Goodrich
The addition of $142,000 to the expense of the Commonwealth in perpetuity is not to be undertaken but upon proven necessity.
Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed.|Calvin Coolidge
This, perhaps, was unfortunate, for the perpetuity of his race at that time depended upon this very quality.
The Greater Republic|Charles Morris

British Dictionary definitions for 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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单词	perpetuity
释义	perpetuity [ pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo- ] / ˌpɜr pɪˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR perpetuity ON THESAURUS.COM 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 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 inventory, perpetually, perpetual motion, perpetual-motion machine, perpetuate, perpetuity, perphenazine, Perpignan, perplex, perplexed, perplexity Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for perpetuity It's a problem for people who see double digit increases and think they'll come for perpetuity. Here Comes the Farm Bubble\|Justin Green\|May 7, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Gibraltar was ceded to Britain in perpetuity under the 1713 Treaty of Utrecht. Edward's Visit to Gibraltar Stirs Up Spanish Anger\|Tom Sykes\|June 14, 2012\|DAILY BEAST That's seed money to guarantee you a good reservation any time, any day, in perpetuity. Ruth Madoff's Private World\|Lucinda Franks\|April 6, 2009\|DAILY BEAST 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\|DAILY BEAST Are the conservative forces in our nation sufficient to insure its perpetuity? Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Debate Index\|Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh To no other individual does the Indian race owe so much for the perpetuity in history and art of its life and customs. The Yellowstone National Park\|Hiram Martin Chittenden To each person and his family an acre of land was given in perpetuity. Great Events in the History of North and South America\|Charles A. Goodrich The addition of $142,000 to the expense of the Commonwealth in perpetuity is not to be undertaken but upon proven necessity. Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed.\|Calvin Coolidge This, perhaps, was unfortunate, for the perpetuity of his race at that time depended upon this very quality. The Greater Republic\|Charles Morris British Dictionary definitions for 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to perpetuity continuity, continuance, endurance, constancy, eternity, forever, all time
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perpetuity

noun, plural per·pe·tu·i·ties.

Origin of perpetuity

OTHER WORDS FROM perpetuity

Words nearby perpetuity

Example sentences from the Web for perpetuity

British Dictionary definitions for perpetuity

noun plural -ties

Word Origin for perpetuity

Words related to perpetuity