2007-02-03 07:40:51 · 9 answers · asked by Linda H 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's two words, used mostly by lawyers meaning forever.
2007-02-03 07:49:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
per·pe·tu·i·ty (pûr'pÄ-tÅ«'Ä-tÄ, -tyÅ«'-) pronunciation
n., pl. -ties.
1. The quality or condition of being perpetual: “The perpetuity of the Church was an article of faith” (Morris L. West).
2. Time without end; eternity.
3. Law.
1. The condition of an estate that is limited so as to be inalienable either perpetually or longer than the period determined by law.
2. An estate so limited.
4. An annuity payable indefinitely.
idiom:
in perpetuity
1. For an indefinite period of time; forever.
2007-02-03 07:52:03 · answer #2 · answered by lou53053 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The correct way to write this is two words........ in perpetuity. It's mainly a legal term and means that something is bequeathed forever.
2007-02-03 07:46:48 · answer #3 · answered by catfish 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When something is yours 'in perpetuity' (it's two separate words) it's yours forever. The term is often used in wills.
2007-02-03 07:44:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
for an indefinitely long time; "bequeathed to the nation in perpetuity" for life; "desire happiness in perpetuity"; "an annuity paid in perpetuity".
2007-02-03 07:51:15 · answer #5 · answered by goncae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's two words - in perpetuity
Means for ever, with no end
2007-02-03 07:49:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
For ever, you will not see it that's for sure.
2007-02-03 07:43:23 · answer #7 · answered by tucksie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eternally, for ever etc
2007-02-03 07:45:59 · answer #8 · answered by Raymo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
forever
perpetually
always
2007-02-03 07:43:14 · answer #9 · answered by weams 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋