perpetuation Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of prolonging something
    lengthening; protraction; prolongation.
    • there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks

WordNet

Per*pet`u*a"tion noun
Etymology
Cf. F. perpétuation.
Definitions
  1. 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.

Webster 1913