ˌpɚpəˈtuːwəti,
British ˌpəːpəˈtjuːwəti
formal
: the state of continuing forever or for a very long time
The land will be passed on from generation to generation in perpetuity. [=forever]
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“Perpetuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/perpetuity. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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