perpetuation Definition

perpetuate
verb perpetuated, perpetuating

1. To make something last or continue.

Example: perpetuate a feud
Example: perpetuate a species
Thesaurus: sustain, continue, maintain, preserve, keep alive.
2. To preserve the memory of (a name, etc).
3. To repeat and pass on (an error, etc).

Derivative: perpetuation
noun

Derivative: perpetuator
noun

Etymology: 16c: from Latin perpetuare to make perpetual.