1. A long-term or indefinite partnership or coalition between two or more parties that is intended to continue without a predetermined end date
The two companies formed a permanent association to develop new technologies together.
As duas empresas formaram uma associação permanente para desenvolver novas tecnologias juntas.
2. In legal or organizational contexts, a formal alliance or union established with the intent of continuing indefinitely
The permanent association between the municipalities ensures ongoing cooperation on regional development.
A associação permanente entre os municípios garante cooperação contínua no desenvolvimento regional.