Synonyms:
perpetuity, sempiternity
Meaning: the property of being perpetual (seemingly ceaseless)
Usage examples
The perpetuity by generation is common to beasts; but memory, merit, and noble works, are proper to men.
Sir Richard of the Lee and his son became members of the Star Chamber, with grants of land in perpetuity.
There are thus two problems of value in connection with durable goods: that of the value of a temporary use for a brief period, as for a year; and that of the value of a thing itself, the use-bearer, for a long series of years or in perpetuity.
And on account of the charges and expenses which would be incurred by the Venetian government whilst rendering assistance to the Most Christian king in the aforesaid war, the Most Christian king bound himself to approve and consent that the city of Cremona and certain forts or territories adjacent, specially indicated, should belong in freehold and perpetuity to the Venetian government.