In perpetuity
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Eternal Commitment
Use this phrase to express an unbreakable, ongoing promise or agreement.
The artwork was donated to the museum in perpetuity.
Pro Tip 2/3No End Date
'In perpetuity' indicates an arrangement without a specific time limit.
Her name will be displayed in perpetuity as a benefactor of the institution.
Pro Tip 3/3Legal Duration
Frequently used in legal contexts to imply duration that lasts as long as the law exists.
The rights to the land were granted to them in perpetuity.
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