In perpetuity Meaning in English
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˌpɝpɪtˈjuɪti
in PUR-pi-TOO-i-tee
ˈɪn/ /pəpɪtjˈuːɪti
in puh-pi-TYOO-i-tee
Definition
If something is done or given 'in perpetuity', it means it will continue forever, without end.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in legal, financial, or formal contexts to mean 'forever.' Commonly found in contracts, wills, or property agreements. Less used in everyday conversation; 'forever' or 'for good' are more casual alternatives.
Spanish: a perpetuidad - para siemprePortuguese (BR): em perpetuidade - para semprePortuguese (PT): em perpetuidade - para sempreChinese (Simplified): 永久地 - 永远Chinese (Traditional): 永久地 - 永遠Hindi: सदैव के लिए - हमेशा के लिएArabic: إلى الأبد - بشكل دائمBengali: চিরকাল - স্থায়ীভাবেRussian: вечно - на вечные временаJapanese: 永久にVietnamese: vĩnh viễnKorean: 영구히 - 영원히Turkish: ebediyen - süresiz olarakUrdu: ہمیشہ کے لیے - دائمی طور پرIndonesian: selamanya - secara permanen
Example Sentences
The land will remain a park in perpetuity.
basic
The museum is funded in perpetuity by a trust.
basic
Rights to the song belong to the artist in perpetuity.
basic
Their family promised to protect the forest in perpetuity.
natural
This foundation will support education in perpetuity.
natural
The rule applies in perpetuity, not just this year.
natural