1. the state of lasting forever or for an indefinitely long time
2. legal arrangements that tie up property or assets indefinitely
Usage: legal

Examples

• The ancient monuments were built to last in perpetuity.
• The family established perpetuities to ensure their charitable giving would continue forever.
• Legal reforms aimed to prevent the creation of perpetuities that could tie up land for centuries.
• The endowment was structured as a perpetuity to fund scholarships indefinitely.
• Some states have laws against perpetuities to keep property from being locked up forever.
• The concept of perpetuities challenges our understanding of ownership and time.