(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:55:29

Per"ma*nence (?), Per"ma*nen*cy (?), n. [Cf. F. permanence.]

The quality or state of being permanent; continuance in the same state or place; duration; fixedness; as, the permanence of institutions; the permanence of nature.

 

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