Sufferance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsʌf(ə)ɹəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Sufferance is a noun meaning Acquiescence or tacit compliance with some circumstance, behavior, or instruction.
Meaning
Acquiescence or tacit compliance with some circumstance, behavior, or instruction.
More Meanings
- (British, historical) A permission granted by the customs authorities for the shipment of goods.
- (archaic) Endurance, especially patiently, of pain or adversity.
- (archaic) Suffering; pain, misery.
- (obsolete) Loss; damage; injury.
Example Sentences
When his talk trespasses beyond sufferance, I chastise him.
The sufferances which simply touch us in minde, doe much lesse afflict me, then most men [...].
Somewhiles by sufferance, and somewhiles by special leave and favour, they erected to themselves oratories.
[M]oſt wretched man, / That to affections does the bridle lend; / In their beginning they are weake and wan, / But ſoone through ſuff'rance growe to fearefull end; [...]
Word Forms
- sufferances
- sufferaunce
Synonyms for sufferance
Depending on context, synonyms include acquiesce, acceptance, toleration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include toleration, acceptance, tolerance, waiting, standby, wait.
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