perpetuity
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noun \ˌpər-pə-ˈtü-ə-tē, -ˈtyü-\ plural per·pe·tu·i·ties
Definition of PERPETUITY
1
: eternity 2
2
: the quality or state of being perpetual <bequeathed to them in perpetuity>
3
a : the condition of an estate limited so that it will not take effect or vest within the period fixed by law b : an estate so limited
4
: an annuity payable forever
See Examples of PERPETUITY
- <lands that should remain in their wild state in perpetuity>
Origin of PERPETUITY
Middle English perpetuite, from Anglo-French perpetuité, from Latin perpetuitat-, perpetuitas, from perpetuus
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to PERPETUITY
- Synonyms
- everlasting, foreverness, infinity, eternity
Rhymes with PERPETUITY
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