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perpetuity

[pur-pi-too-i-tee, -tyoo-] / ˌpɜr pɪˈtu ɪ ti, -ˈtyu- /
NOUN
state of being perpetual
Synonyms
Antonyms


NOUN
unlimited time
Synonyms
STRONG
WEAK
all time forever


Example Sentences

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The money was left in perpetuity by the art philanthropist and founder of the travel search engine Cheap Flights, Hugo Burge, who died in 2023 aged just 51.

From BBC

Huyghe’s ecosystems are difficult for museums and collectors to display in perpetuity, making “A::Light” a rare exception because it will be free to see and perpetually on view.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Thursday, he plans to unveil what he is calling a Board of Peace that aims to supplant the United Nations—and be led by him, in perpetuity.

From The Wall Street Journal

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