Perpetuity

  • 21perpetuity — UK [ˌpɜː(r)pəˈtjuːətɪ] / US [ˌpɜrpəˈtuətɪ] noun legal in perpetuity …

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  • 22perpetuity — /pɜpəˈtjuəti/ (say perpuh tyoohuhtee) noun (plural perpetuities) 1. endless or indefinitely long duration or existence. 2. something that is perpetual. 3. an annuity paid for life. 4. Law (of property) an interest under which property is less… …

  • 23perpetuity — n. (pl. ies) 1 the state or quality of being perpetual. 2 a perpetual annuity. 3 a perpetual possession or position. Phrases and idioms: in (or to or for) perpetuity for ever. Etymology: ME f. OF perpetuiteacute f. L perpetuitas tatis (as… …

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  • 24perpetuity period — England, Wales A perpetuity period applies to future interests in assets (that is, interests that do not take effect immediately) that are subject to the rule against perpetuities. The perpetuity period may be: • A prescribed statutory period of… …

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  • 25perpetuity — noun a) The quality or state of being perpetual; endless duration; uninterrupted existence. b) Something that is perpetual …

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  • 26perpetuity — Synonyms and related words: abidingness, age, all comprehensiveness, all inclusiveness, antiquity, boundlessness, ceaselessness, chattering, constancy, constant flow, continualness, continuance, continuity, countlessness, defeat of time, defiance …

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  • 27perpetuity — {{11}} early 15c., from Fr. perpétuité (13c.), from L. perpetuitatem, from perpetuus (see PERPETUAL (Cf. perpetual)). {{12}} c.1400; see PERPETUAL (Cf. perpetual) …

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  • 28perpetuity — n. eternity, infinity, forever; continuity, everlastingness; never ending annuity, continuous pensionper·pe·tu·i·ty || ‚pÉœrpɪ tuːətɪ /‚pɜːpɪ tjuː …

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  • 29perpetuity — [pə:pɪ tju:ɪti] noun (plural perpetuities) 1》 the state or quality of lasting forever. 2》 a bond or other security with no fixed maturity date. 3》 Law a restriction making an interest in land inalienable perpetually or for a period beyond certain …

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  • 30perpetuity — n. Eternity, endless duration, continued existence, uninterrupted existence, perennity, sempiternity, everlastingness …

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