A phrase used to describe the blind beliefs of any institution or state where someone is told to believe something without evidence or reason and where that ignorance is then passed on to others (because they believe the lies they have been told) and becomes self-perpetuating.
'Nationalism is a form of self-perpetuating ignorance where we are taught to hate the 'other' or outside group.'
'No you cannot convert me to your religion, I have no desire to be a part of your cult's self-perpetuating ignorance.'
A legal term used when a lawyer doesn't know what the hell they are talking about or has a complete lack of knowledge on an area of law.
Also a term used when a lawyer cannot be sued for malpractice
Lawyer Lexi: Hey can you help me with my 10(b)(5) pleading?
Lawyer Larry: Uh no that's totally rule against perpetuities to me
Lawyer Lenny: Hey I heard youscrewed up and are now being sued for malpractice
Lawyer Leslie: No I only screwed up the rule against perpetuities so they can't sue me
1. a consistantly bitchy tone of voice, regardless of a speaker's intentions
2. an aggravatingly long complaint 3. someone whose most notable character trait is bitching