Perpetuity Definition

pûrpĭ-to͝oĭ-tē, -tyo͝o-
perpetuities
noun
perpetuities
The state or quality of being perpetual.
Webster's New World
Unlimited time; eternity.
Webster's New World
A limitation upon the transference of an estate: it is valid only for a legally specified period.
Webster's New World
Something perpetual, as an annuity or pension to be paid indefinitely or, often specif., for life.
Webster's New World
An estate so limited.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
idiom
in perpetuity
  • For an indefinite period of time; forever.
American Heritage
in perpetuity
  • forever or for an indefinite period
Webster's New World

Other Word Forms of Perpetuity

Noun

Singular:
perpetuity
Plural:
perpetuities

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Origin of Perpetuity

  • From Old French perpetuité, ultimately from Latin perpetuitās.

    From Wiktionary

Perpetuity Sentence Examples

  • Such land was let either on five-year leases or in perpetuity to colon.

  • The land revenue was fixed in perpetuity with the zemindar in 17 93.

  • And what is more than all for perpetuity of fame, he was one of the great masters of the high and difficult art of elaborate composition.

  • Iu 1791 the subsidy was changed to $6000, in perpetuity; for some years later this was raised to $10,000, and is still annually paid.

  • From the 13th century the towns had issued ("sold," as it was called)annuities, either for life or for perpetuity in ever-increasing number, until it was at last found impossible to raise the funds necessary to pay them.

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