perpetuity Definition
per·pe·tu·ity (pʉr′pə to̵̅o̅′ə tē, -tyo̵̅o̅′-)
noun pl. -·ties
- 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
Etymology: ME perpetuite < OFr perpetuité < L perpetuitas
perpetuity Idioms
in perpetuity
forever or for an indefinite period
perpetuity Synonyms
perpetuity
n.
State of being perpetual
constancy, endurance, continuance; see continuity 1.Unlimited time
perpetuity Law Definition
See
in perpetuity.
perpetuity Usage Examples
Converse of object
- grant: Publishers insisted copyright was perpetual, despite Statute of Anne, claiming that common law granted perpetuity.
- have: When God originally created it, it had perpetuity and order.
Preposition: on
behalf: Equally, she also has the power to ensure their preservation in perpetuity on behalf of the nation.
Preposition: for
- nation: The site is now owned in perpetuity for the nation by the National Trust for Scotland.
- benefit: Similarly, assets will have to be used in perpetuity for the benefit of the public.
- people: This ensures that the houses to be built will remain affordable in perpetuity for local people.
Modifies a noun
- period: The normal perpetuity period of a Gibraltar trust is 100 years.
- license: ICS Telecom can be purchased outright by paying a once-only fee for a perpetuity license or by purchasing an annual license.
- option: Perpetuity options are a limited life-span ( with the number of years specified ) or an unlimited life span.
- rule: Offshore trusts have different perpetuity rules, but are often limited to 100 years.
- ': Protecting this land from development â in perpetuity â is helping the long-term nature conservation interests of the area.
- basis: Single user license £ 95 excl VAT Multi user site license £ 400 excl VAT on an in perpetuity basis.
Browse dictionary entries near perpetuity
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- ‹ perpetual motion
- ‹ perpetual calendar
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- ‹ perpetrate
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