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in perpetuity
per·pe·tu·i·ty P0204000 (pûr′pĭ-to͞o′ĭ-tē, -tyo͞o′-)n. pl. per·pe·tu·i·ties 1. The quality or condition of being perpetual: "The perpetuity of the Church was an article of faith" (Morris L. West).2. Time without end; eternity.3. Law a. The condition of an estate that is limited so as to be inalienable either perpetually or longer than the period determined by law.b. An estate so limited.4. An annuity payable indefinitely.Idiom: in perpetuity For an indefinite period of time; forever.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | in perpetuity - for life; "desire happiness in perpetuity"; "an annuity paid in perpetuity" | | 2. | in perpetuity - for an indefinitely long time; "bequeathed to the nation in perpetuity" |
Translationsin perpetuity
in perpetuityIndefinitely; forever. Thanks to the generous donation, the painting will be held with the museum in perpetuity.in perpetuityfor an indefinitely long period of time; eternally. My trust fund generates income in perpetuity. The right for the road to cross my land was granted in perpetuity to the county.in perpetuityFor all time, forever, as in This land was given to the state in perpetuity. [First half of 1400s] in perpeˈtuity (formal) for all time in the future; forever: They do not own the land in perpetuity. in perpetuity For an indefinite period of time; forever.In Perpetuity
In PerpetuityOf endless duration; not subject to termination. The phrase in perpetuity is often used in the grant of an Easement to a utility company. in perpetuityadj. forever, as in one's right to keep the profits from the land in perpetuity. in perpetuity
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