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perpetuity [ˌpɜːpɪˈtjuːɪtɪ] n pl -ties
1. eternity 2. the state or quality of being perpetual 3. (Law) Property law a limitation preventing the absolute disposal of an estate for longer than the period allowed by law 4. (Economics, Accounting & Finance / Banking & Finance) an annuity with no maturity date and payable indefinitely in perpetuity for ever [from Old French perpetuite, from Latin perpetuitās continuity; see perpetual] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
perpetuity noun in perpetuity for ever, for good, permanently, for keeps (informal), for all time, for eternity, for always The US Government gave the land to the tribe in perpetuity. Translations perpetuity How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The perpetuity by generation is common to beasts; but memory, merit, and noble works, are proper to men. That the system of living contrived by me, was unreasonable and unjust; because it supposed a perpetuity of youth, health, and vigour, which no man could be so foolish to hope, however extravagant he may be in his wishes. Here, established in perpetuity, is the poor Beauty, a widow with a little girl; here, at dinner on Sophy's birthday, are the three married girls with their three husbands, and one of the husband's brothers, and another husband's cousin, and another husband's sister, who appears to me to be engaged to the cousin. |
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