n. (pl. -ies) 1 the state or quality of being perpetual. 2 a perpetual annuity. 3 a perpetual possession or position. in (or to or for) perpetuity for ever.
[ ME f. OF perpetuité f. L perpetuitas -tatis (as PERPETUAL) ]
n. (pl. -ies) 1 the state or quality of being perpetual. 2 a perpetual annuity. 3 a perpetual possession or position. in (or to or for) perpetuity for ever.
[ ME f. OF perpetuité f. L perpetuitas -tatis (as PERPETUAL) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012