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per·pe·tu·i·ty

   [pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo-]
noun, plural -ties.
1.
the state or character of being perpetual (often preceded by in): to desire happiness in perpetuity.
2.
endless or indefinitely long duration or existence; eternity.
3.
something that is perpetual.
4.
an annuity paid for life.
5.
Law. an interest under which property is less than completely alienable for longer than the law allows.
Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English perpetuite < Latin perpetuitās. See perpetual, -ity

Related forms
non·per·pe·tu·i·ty, noun, plural -ties.
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  • It requires that land remain in its natural state for a stipulated period or in perpetuity.
  • Web users have voiced concern that their personal online footprints will be kept open for all to see in perpetuity.
  • The supply is replenished in perpetuity by the munificence of nature.
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perpetuity (ˌpɜːpɪˈtjuːɪtɪ)
 
—n , pl -ties
1.  eternity
2.  the state or quality of being perpetual
3.  property law a limitation preventing the absolute disposal of an estate for longer than the period allowed by law
4.  an annuity with no maturity date and payable indefinitely
5.  in perpetuity for ever
 
[C15: from Old French perpetuite, from Latin perpetuitās continuity; see perpetual]

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perpetuity
c.1400; see perpetual.
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