Lifetime is a term applied to refer to an object that lasts over time from when it is acquired to the end of life, an example of a life element would be an important position in a company, membership in a club and ends. Many years ago there was a figure known as a senator for life, whose position was obtained by former presidents at the end of their term, this was offered without the need to vote or a trial period, over the years this position was eliminated of the constituent laws of each nation.
On the other hand, there had been an opinion on the position of president for life, said title was offered in different countries that were subject to dictatorship, in order to eradicate any law that exhibited an expiration date for his mandate, another political position that was offered as Life was that of consul, an example of this was Napoleon Bonaparte, a national of France in 1800.
The first man of high command who wanted to be president or a governor for life was Julius Caesar during the time of the Roman Republic, approximately 45 years before Christ, this dictator declared himself perpetual in power until he died, for that time the mandate maximum was 6 months or half a year. From that moment on, many dictators imitated this position seeking to satisfy their lust for power, while others were appointed as leaders by their subjects and by legislators who did not refuse the will of their superiors.