permanency

noun

per·​ma·​nen·​cy ˈpər-mə-nən(t)-sē How to pronounce permanency (audio)
ˈpərm-nən(t)-
plural permanencies
1
2
: something permanent

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Top Republicans had previously raised concerns that the cap would not allow for permanency for the tax cuts, noting projections that place the cost estimates above the cap amount. Aris Folley, The Hill, 2 Apr. 2025 Rohit blasted 28 at a run-a-ball but was dropped twice and rarely hints at permanency. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 Rohit blasted 28 at a run-a-ball but was dropped twice and rarely hints at permanency. Tim Ellis, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025 House Republicans’ blueprint does not pave the way for permanency. Catie Edmondson, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for permanency

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of permanency was in 1555

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“Permanency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/permanency. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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