transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌpər-pə-ˈtü-ə-tē, -ˈtyü- ]
noun
( plural -ties )
Etymology: Middle English perpetuite, from Anglo-French perpetuité, from Latin perpetuitat-, perpetuitas, from perpetuus
Date: 15th century
1. : eternity 2
2. : the quality or state of being perpetual
bequeathed to them in perpetuity
3.
a. : the condition of an estate limited so that it will not take effect or vest within the period fixed by law
b. : an estate so limited
4. : an annuity payable forever