Eternity
/ɪˈtɜːrnɪti/
Definitions
- (n.) An indefinitely long period of time, often referring to everlasting duration in legal contexts such as trusts or rights that endure perpetually.
The trust was established to last for eternity, ensuring perpetual benefits to the beneficiaries.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'eternity' often implies indefinite or perpetual duration, so clarity is needed when defining temporal limits for rights or obligations.
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