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Meaning of in perpetuity | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. For an indefinitely long time.
  2. For life.

Equivalents

Latina in perpetuo
Polski dożywotnio
Українська довічно
Tiếng Việt suốt đời

Examples

“bequeathed to the nation in perpetuity”
“The interest payments on consols were in perpetuity.”
“Queen Victoria travelled to Chingford on May 6, 1882, to dedicate Epping Forest to the public in perpetuity.”
“desire happiness in perpetuity”
“the annuity was in perpetuity”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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