Perennial
/pəˈrɛn.i.əl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Lasting or existing for a long or apparently infinite time, often used in legal contexts to describe rights, obligations, or entities without a fixed end.
The trust was established as a perennial agreement to provide ongoing support.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'perennial' typically describes enduring or continuous rights or relationships and should be used with clarity to avoid ambiguity about duration.
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