sufferance

suf·fer·ance

noun \ˈsə-f(ə-)rən(t)s\

Definition of SUFFERANCE

1

: patient endurance

2

: pain, misery

3

: consent or sanction implied by a lack of interference or failure to enforce a prohibition

4

: endurance 2

Examples of SUFFERANCE

1. <was pointedly reminded that he was at the private beach on sufferance and could be kicked out at any time>
2. <spending a whole day with my airheaded sister-in-law is beyond sufferance>

First Known Use of SUFFERANCE

14th century

Related to SUFFERANCE

Synonyms: allowance, authorization, clearance, concurrence, consent, granting, green light, leave, license (or licence), sanction, permission, warrant

Antonyms: interdiction, prohibition, proscription

Related Words: imprimatur, seal, signature, stamp; accreditation, certification; liberty, pass; concession, patent, permit; tolerance, toleration; acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent, OK (or okay); accord, grant

Near Antonyms: denial, refusal, rejection, revocation; taboo (also tabu); injunction, veto; deterrence, discouragement, repression, suppression; ban, embargo, exclusion

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