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perpetuity
[/pərˈpɛtʃuəti/]
noun
feminine
pl: perpetuities
perpetuidade
1.
The state or quality of lasting forever or indefinitely; eternity
The monument was built to endure in perpetuity.
O monumento foi construído para durar em perpetuidade.
2.
In law and finance: an investment or payment that continues forever without maturity date
The bond pays interest in perpetuity, never reaching a maturity date.
O título paga juros em perpetuidade, nunca atingindo uma data de vencimento.
3.
An indefinite or unlimited period of time
They promised to love each other unto perpetuity.
Prometerem-se amar um ao outro pela perpetuidade.
Synonyms
eternity
infinity
forever
endless time
Antonyms
temporality
finitude
limitation
termination
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
perpetuidade
Standard usage in finance and legal contexts
Brazil
para sempre
Colloquial equivalent meaning 'forever'
Portugal
perpetuidade
Formal and legal usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
in perpetuity - para sempre; indefinidamente
unto perpetuity - até a perpetuidade
in perpetual motion - em movimento perpétuo
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