Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sufferance
noun
/ˈsəf(ə)r(ə)ns/
Definition
Sufferance refers to the tolerance or patience shown in enduring something difficult or unpleasant, often implying a lack of active consent.
Examples
- He continued to live in the house, but only by the sufferance of the new owners.
- The teacher’s sufferance for the student’s disruptive behavior eventually ran out.
Meaning
The state of allowing something to happen or exist, particularly in terms of enduring pain or hardship without formally agreeing to it.
Synonyms
- tolerance
- patience
- endurance
- forbearance
- permissiveness
