PERPETUATION

prolongation, protraction, perpetuation, lengthening

(noun) the act of prolonging something; “there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Noun

perpetuation (countable and uncountable, plural perpetuations)

The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.

Synonyms

• continuance, preservation

Source: Wiktionary


Per*pet`u*a"tion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. perpétuation.]

Definition: The act of making perpetual, or of preserving from extinction through an endless existence, or for an indefinite period of time; continuance. Sir T. Browne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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9 May 2025

RIGHT

(noun) anything in accord with principles of justice; “he feels he is in the right”; “the rightfulness of his claim”


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