Sufferance

Definition:

  • (n.) The state of suffering; the bearing of pain; endurance.
  • (n.) Pain endured; misery; suffering; distress.
  • (n.) Loss; damage; injury.
  • (n.) Submission under difficult or oppressive circumstances; patience; moderation.
  • (n.) Negative consent by not forbidding or hindering; toleration; permission; allowance; leave.
  • (n.) A permission granted by the customs authorities for the shipment of goods.