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Perpetuity
see synonyms of perpetuityNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Perpetuity
see synonyms of perpetuitynoun plural -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
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Perpetuity
see synonyms of perpetuity nounWord forms: plural ˌperpeˈtuities
1.
the state or quality of being perpetual
2.
something perpetual, as an annuity or pension to be paid indefinitely or, often specif., for life
3.
unlimited time; eternity
4. Law
a.
a limitation upon the transference of an estate: it is valid only for a legally specified period
b.
an estate so limited
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Perpetuity
see synonyms of perpetuityn. pl. per·pe·tu·i·ties
1. The quality or condition of being perpetual: "The perpetuity of the Church was an article of faith" (Morris L. West).
2. Time without end; eternity.
3. Law
a. The condition of an estate that is limited so as to be inalienable either perpetually or longer than the period determined by law.
b. An estate so limited.
4. An annuity payable indefinitely.
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