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perpetuities
Variant of perpetuity
noun pl. perpetuities
- the state or quality of being perpetual
- something perpetual, as an annuity or pension to be paid indefinitely or, often specif., for life
- unlimited time; eternity
- Law
- a limitation upon the transference of an estate: it is valid only for a legally specified period
- an estate so limited
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