perpetuity of being

  • 1perpetuity — per·pe·tu·i·ty /ˌpər pə tü ə tē, tyü / n pl ties 1: the quality, state, or duration of being perpetual devised to them in perpetuity 2 a: the condition of a future estate limited in such a way as not to vest within the period fixed by law for the …

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  • 2Perpetuity — Per pe*tu i*ty, n. [L. perpetuitas: cf. F. perp[ e]tuit[ e].] 1. The quality or state of being perpetual; as, the perpetuity of laws. Bacon. [1913 Webster] A path to perpetuity of fame. Byron. [1913 Webster] The perpetuity of single emotion is… …

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  • 3perpetuity 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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  • 4perpetuity — [pʉr΄pə to͞o′ə tē, pʉr΄pətyo͞o′ə tē] n. pl. perpetuities [ME perpetuite < OFr perpetuité < L perpetuitas] 1. the state or quality of being perpetual 2. something perpetual, as an annuity or pension to be paid indefinitely or, often specif …

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  • 5perpetuity — /parpatyuwadiy/ Continuing forever. Legally, pertaining to real property, any condition extending the inalienability or property beyond the time of a life or lives in being plus twenty one years. A perpetuity is a limitation which takes the… …

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  • 6perpetuity — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Endless duration Nouns perpetuity; everlastingness, unceasingness, etc.; eternity, infinity, aye, timewithout end, sempiternity; deathlessness, immortality, athanasia; incessance, continuity, durability …

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  • 7perpetuity — noun (plural ties) Etymology: Middle English perpetuite, from Anglo French perpetuité, from Latin perpetuitat , perpetuitas, from perpetuus Date: 15th century 1. eternity 2 2. the quality or state of being perpetual < bequeathed to them in&#8230; …

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  • 8perpetuity — /perr pi tooh i tee, tyooh /, n., pl. perpetuities. 1. the state or character of being perpetual (often prec. by in): to desire happiness in perpetuity. 2. endless or indefinitely long duration or existence; eternity. 3. something that is&#8230; …

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  • 9perpetuity — 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&#8230; …

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  • 10perpetuity — noun a) The quality or state of being perpetual; endless duration; uninterrupted existence. b) Something that is perpetual …

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