SUFFERANCES Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

sufferances

noun

plural of sufferance

as in permissions

the approval by someone in authority for the doing of something was pointedly reminded that he was at the private beach on sufferance and could be kicked out at any time

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Noun

Turning a Windows defense against itself The attack exploits the interaction of CLFS, Windows Defender, and Windows file permissions.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 13 Nov. 2026
With the right permissions, Apple's system can share someone's age range with participating apps.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of permissions

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Prior authorizations, the approvals insurers require before some treatments, are among the biggest burdens.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026
Americans who are planning trips to Europe are being warned about scam websites charging travelers for ETIAS travel authorizations that are not yet available.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of authorizations

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For those with an eye on the future and a mindset of settlement and creating homes for others, planning and consents are in place for 400 new beachfront properties.

— Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
This means cost-sharing for stormwater improvements will continue to be structured by the 83/17 split for decades to come – unless GLWA consents to renegotiating the deal.

— Nicole Van Lier, The Conversation, 13 May 2026

Definition of consents

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Those options reportedly include tighter economic sanctions and expanding restrictions on Iranian trade.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026
In downtown Tehran, cafes are constantly packed — a striking sight for a country grappling with Western sanctions and an economic slump exacerbated by the war.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sanctions

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Licenses and permits, including a sales tax permit if products will be sold, also may be required.

— Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
On Monday, the Overland Park City Council will look at special events permits for the farmers market to take place this spring and summer — including issuing a special events permit for the market’s new location, 7950 Marty Street, starting in early June.

— Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026

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