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sufferance

The correct spelling is sufferance.

How to pronounce sufferance

/ˈsʌf(ə)ɹəns/
noun

IPA: /ˈsʌf(ə)ɹəns/

Say it like: Suf-fer-ans-e

The correct spelling is sufferance. Endurance, especially patiently, of pain or adversity.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.Endurance, especially patiently, of pain or adversity.
  2. 2.Acquiescence or tacit compliance with some circumstance, behavior, or instruction.
  3. 3.Suffering; pain, misery.
  4. 4.Loss; damage; injury.
  5. 5.A permission granted by the customs authorities for the shipment of goods.

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