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1. (n.) sufferance
passive permission resulting from lack of interference; tolerance.
2. sufferance
capacity to endure pain, hardship, etc.; endurance.
3. sufferance
suffering; misery.
4. sufferance
patient endurance.
Etymology: (1250–1300; ME suffrance < OF soufrance < LL sufferentia)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) sufferance
patient endurance especially of pain or distress
2. (noun) toleration, acceptance, sufferance
a disposition to tolerate or accept people or situations
"all people should practice toleration and live together in peace"
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) sufferance
the state of suffering; the bearing of pain; endurance
2. (noun) sufferance
pain endured; misery; suffering; distress
3. (noun) sufferance
loss; damage; injury
4. (noun) sufferance
submission under difficult or oppressive circumstances; patience; moderation
5. (noun) sufferance
negative consent by not forbidding or hindering; toleration; permission; allowance; leave
6. (noun) sufferance
a permission granted by the customs authorities for the shipment of goods
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