Definitions

in perpetuity

ADVERB

ad infinitum

Synonyms

WEAK

at length continuously endlessly forever having no end interminably never-ending on and on perpetually relentlessly unlimitedly without end without limit

ADVERB

forever

Synonyms

STRONGEST

always endlessly eternally permanently

STRONG

evermore perpetually

WEAK

durably enduringly everything considered for always for ever and ever for good for keeps for life forevermore immortally in perpetuum infinitely interminably lastingly now and forever on and on till Doomsday till blue in the face till death do us part till the cows come home till the end of time unchangingly world without end

Antonyms

WEAK

briefly never temporarily

Example Sentences

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The idea that loved ones are laid to rest in their grave in perpetuity may be romantic, but in many cases may need to be overturned.

From BBC

“People can be radicalized over a period of time. Licenses should not be in perpetuity,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Summer Walker, “Finally Over It” A sculpted eyebrow arched in perpetuity.

From Los Angeles Times

He could do this because while the government owns the building, the Catholic Church has a right to use it in perpetuity.

From The Wall Street Journal

Burial plots are leased for a fixed term, or in perpetuity.

From BBC

in perpetuity

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