Permanence
/ˈpɜːrmənəns/
Definitions
- (n.) The quality or state of lasting indefinitely, especially in legal rights, interests, or property arrangements.
The permanence of the trust ensured that its benefits would extend to future generations.
- (n.) Continuity or stability in legal status or condition, such as tenure or ownership.
Permanence in tenancy agreements protects tenants from arbitrary eviction.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying permanence often clarifies the intended indefinite duration or irrevocability of rights or arrangements.
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