Associations to the word «Sufferance»

Wiktionary

SUFFERANCE, noun. (archaic) Endurance, especially patiently, of pain or adversity.
SUFFERANCE, noun. Acquiescence or tacit compliance with some circumstance, behavior, or instruction.
SUFFERANCE, noun. (archaic) Suffering; pain, misery.
SUFFERANCE, noun. (obsolete) Loss; damage; injury.
SUFFERANCE, noun. (UK) (historical) A permission granted by the customs authorities for the shipment of goods.

Dictionary definition

SUFFERANCE, noun. Patient endurance especially of pain or distress.
SUFFERANCE, noun. A disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations; "all people should practice toleration and live together in peace".

Wise words

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