a. [ L. perpetuatus, p. p. ] Made perpetual; perpetuated. [ R. ] Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. [ Cf. F. perpétuation. ] 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. [ 1913 Webster ]