English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

Result for Sufferance

Sufferance (n.)

The state of suffering; the bearing of pain; endurance.

Sufferance (n.)

Pain endured; misery; suffering; distress.

Sufferance (n.)

Loss; damage; injury.

Sufferance (n.)

Submission under difficult or oppressive circumstances; patience; moderation.

Sufferance (n.)

Negative consent by not forbidding or hindering; toleration; permission; allowance; leave.

Sufferance (n.)

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