perpetuity
[ pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo- ]
/ ˌpɜr pɪˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /
noun, plural per·pe·tu·i·ties.
the state or character of being perpetual (often preceded by in): to desire happiness in perpetuity.
endless or indefinitely long duration or existence; eternity.
something that is perpetual.
an annuity paid for life.
Law.
an interest under which property is less than completely alienable for longer than the law allows.
Origin of perpetuity
OTHER WORDS FROM perpetuity
non·per·pe·tu·i·ty, noun, plural non·per·pe·tu·i·ties.Words nearby perpetuity
British Dictionary definitions for in perpetuity
perpetuity
/ (ˌpɜːpɪˈtjuːɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
eternity
the state or quality of being perpetual
property law
a limitation preventing the absolute disposal of an estate for longer than the period allowed by law
an annuity with no maturity date and payable indefinitely
in perpetuity
for ever
Word Origin for perpetuity
C15: from Old French
perpetuite, from Latin
perpetuitās continuity; see
perpetual
Idioms and Phrases with in perpetuity
in perpetuity
For all time, forever, as in This land was given to the state in perpetuity. [First half of 1400s]