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perpetuation |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Perpetuation \Per*pet`u*a"tion\, n. [Cf. F. perp['e]tuation.] 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: perpetuation n : the act of prolonging something "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks" [syn: {prolongation}, {protraction}, {lengthening}]
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