in perpetuity

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/ɪn ˌpɝː.pəˈtuː.ə.ti/
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For all future time.
Practice using in perpetuity in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • The grant requires public access in perpetuity.
  • They do not own the land in perpetuity.
  • Can a company hold these rights in perpetuity?
  • The trust will protect the forest in perpetuity.
  • The archive keeps the records in perpetuity.

Similar words

forever
for all time
permanently

Meanings

Forever by design

law
formal
Continuing without a fixed end, often as a term of legal ownership or protection.

Examples

  • The trust will protect the forest in perpetuity.
  • They do not own the land in perpetuity.
  • The archive keeps the records in perpetuity.
  • Can a company hold these rights in perpetuity?
  • The grant requires public access in perpetuity.

Similar words

for all time
forever
permanently

Etymology

In marks a state, and perpetuity comes from Latin perpetuitas, based on a word meaning continuous.

FAQ

What does in perpetuity mean?

In perpetuity means for all time in the future.

When is in perpetuity used?

It often appears in agreements about land, rights, or preservation.

How does in perpetuity differ from forever?

Forever is everyday language; in perpetuity is formal and often legal.

How is in perpetuity used in a sentence?

The trust will protect the forest in perpetuity.

Is in perpetuity formal?

Yes, it is a formal phrase.

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