A suggestive remark or hint; in a libelaction, the part of the pleading in which the plaintiff explains the meaning of the allegedly libelous words. in perpetuity.ADJ. Forever; perpetual. ADV.in perpetuity. in person. ADJ. Describes a situation in which a person actually attends a trial, hearing, or other event, and speaks for himself or herself, instead of allowing an attorney or other representative to