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self-perpetuating
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self-per·pet·u·at·ing (slfpr-pch-tng)
adj.
Having the power to renew or perpetuate oneself or itself for an indefinite length of time.

self-per·petu·ation n.

self-perpetuating
adj
(of machine, emotion, idea, etc.) continuing or prevailing without any external agency or intervention
Translations
self-perpetuating [ˌselfpəˈpetjʊeɪtɪŋ] ADJque se autoperpetúa


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But itÕs even tougher to actually articulate a position for fear you might anger people you think you need for self-perpetuation.
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