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perpetuity

[ pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo- ]

noun

plural perpetuities.
  1. the state or character of being perpetual (often preceded by in ):

    to desire happiness in perpetuity.

  2. endless or indefinitely long duration or existence; eternity.
  3. something that is perpetual.
  4. an annuity paid for life.
  5. Law. an interest under which property is less than completely alienable for longer than the law allows.


perpetuity

/ ËŒ±èɜ˱èɪˈ³ÙÂá³ÜËɪ³Ùɪ /

noun

  1. eternity
  2. the state or quality of being perpetual
  3. property law a limitation preventing the absolute disposal of an estate for longer than the period allowed by law
  4. an annuity with no maturity date and payable indefinitely
  5. in perpetuity
    for ever
“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
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²Ô´Ç²Ôp±ð°ù·±è±ð·³Ù³Üi·³Ù²â noun plural nonperpetuities
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of perpetuity1

1375–1425; late Middle English perpetuite < Latin ±è±ð°ù±è±ð³Ù³Ü¾±³ÙÄå²õ. See perpetual, -ity
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of perpetuity1

C15: from Old French perpetuite, from Latin ±è±ð°ù±è±ð³Ù³Ü¾±³ÙÄå²õ continuity; see perpetual
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Example Sentences

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One per cent of ticket sales go to the local community, in perpetuity, and is spent on the open realm and given to local community groups and projects.

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But Zelenskyy will not turn over all the resources of the country in perpetuity or turn it into an American colony.

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And finally, Adrien and Felicity, they own their vocal models in perpetuity.

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He worries that this will traumatize his community in perpetuity.

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NFTs are an ideal vehicle for giving back because the owner can dedicate a percentage of sales to charities of their choice in perpetuity.

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