영원히 계속되거나 무한히 지속되는 상태 또는 성질.
The state or quality of lasting forever or for an indefinitely long period of time.
예문:
"The treaty was designed to maintain peace between the two nations in perpetuity."
"Environmentalists argue for the perpetuity of natural resources through sustainable practices."
만기일 없이 무기한으로 고정된 금액을 지급하는 채권이나 연금 등의 금융 상품.
A financial instrument, such as a bond or annuity, that has no maturity date and pays a fixed amount indefinitely.
예문:
"The British government once issued consols, which were a type of perpetuity."
"To find the value of a perpetuity, you divide the annual cash flow by the interest rate."
재산이나 부동산을 무기한으로 양도할 수 없게 만드는 법적 규정 또는 제한.
A legal provision or restriction that makes an estate or property inalienable for an unlimited period.
예문:
"The rule against perpetuities is a complex principle in common law regarding property inheritance."
"The land was granted to the university in perpetuity for educational purposes."