Perpetually

/pərˈpɛtʃuəli/

Definitions

  1. (adv.) In a manner that continues indefinitely or for an unlimited duration, especially with respect to rights, obligations, or conditions in legal contexts.
    The easement was granted to run perpetually with the land.

Commentary

Often used to describe rights or obligations without a fixed end date; important to distinguish from terminable or finite arrangements.

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