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in perpetuity

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in perpetuity

for an indefinitely long period of time; eternally. My trust fund generates income in perpetuity. The right for the road to cross my land was granted in perpetuity to the county.

in perpetuity

(slightly formal)

forever The land was given to the university in perpetuity.

in perpetuity

For all time, forever, as in This land was given to the state in perpetuity. [First half of 1400s]

in perpetuity

For an indefinite period of time; forever.