sufferance

/ˈsʌf(ə)ɹəns/

noun

  1. 1

    Endurance, especially patiently, of pain or adversity.

  2. 2

    Acquiescence or tacit compliance with some circumstance, behavior, or instruction.

  3. 3

    Suffering; pain, misery.

  4. 4

    Loss; damage; injury.

  5. 5

    A permission granted by the customs authorities for the shipment of goods.

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