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permanency

Noun

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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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To the efficacy and permanency of your Union, a Government for the whole is indispensable. George Washington

There is yet a further and a weightier reason for the permanency of the Judicial offices, which is deducible from the nature of the qualifications they require. Alexander Hamilton

The two greatest things that all men aim at in any free government are liberty and permanency. Thomas D'Arcy McGee

In their search for quality, people seem to be looking for permanency in a time of change. John Naisbitt

Alexander Hamilton in Federalist 78 wrote "nothing can contribute so much to its firmness and independence as permanency in office." citation * Accepting gifts: The 21st century has seen increased scrutiny of justices accepting expensive gifts and travel. Source: Internet

Amid persistent questioning regarding the permanency of the appointment, Llambias announced that Shearer was to be manager for the remaining eight games, and after his recovery, Joe Kinnear would return as manager after the end of the season. Source: Internet

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