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1. (n.) perpetuity
the state or character of being perpetual.
2. perpetuity
endless or indefinitely long duration or existence.
3. perpetuity
an annuity paid for life.
Etymology: (1375–1425; late ME perpetuite < L perpetuitās. See perpetual , -ity)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) perpetuity, sempiternity
the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) perpetuity
the quality or state of being perpetual; as, the perpetuity of laws
2. (noun) perpetuity
something that is perpetual
3. (noun) perpetuity
endless time
4. (noun) perpetuity
the number of years in which the simple interest of any sum becomes equal to the principal
5. (noun) perpetuity
the number of years' purchase to be given for an annuity to continue forever
6. (noun) perpetuity
a perpetual annuity
7. (noun) perpetuity
duration without limitations as to time
8. (noun) perpetuity
the quality or condition of an estate by which it becomes inalienable, either perpetually or for a very long period; also, the estate itself so modified or perpetuated
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