Definition of for life
: for the whole of one's life : for the rest of one's life
They met in college and have remained friends for life. He was sentenced to prison for life.
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“For life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20life. Accessed 6 Mar. 2021.
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