Perpetuation

Pronunciation: /pərˌpɛtʃəˈweɪʃən/

Perpetuation (noun)

  1. The act of keeping something going for a long time, so it does not stop or disappear.
  2. The process of spreading and maintaining an idea, belief, or practice so it continues in society.
  3. The act of allowing a bad situation or unfair behaviour to continue from one group or time to the next.

Examples

  • The perpetuation of the tradition continues over time.
  • Their plan supports the perpetuation of the project over time.