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Continuance vs Perpetuation - What's the difference?

continuance | perpetuation | Synonyms |

Continuance is a synonym of perpetuation.


As nouns the difference between continuance and perpetuation

is that continuance is (uncountable) the action of continuing while perpetuation is the act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.

continuance

English

Alternative forms

* continuaunce

Noun

  • (uncountable) The action of continuing.
  • (countable, legal) An order issued by a court granting a postponement of a legal proceeding for a set period.

    • Antonyms

    * discontinuance

    perpetuation

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of prolonging existence, of keeping something alive or active.

    • Synonyms

    *continuance, preservation

    Related terms

    *perpetual *perpetuate *perpetuity